In a move intended to honor Gene Upshaw, all NFL team uniforms will have a patch on them with the initials GU and Upshaw's uniform number, 63. Teams will wear the patch for the entire 2008 season. Upshaw passed away on August 20, 2008. MercuryNews.com: Honoring Upshaw (September 3, 2008)
Gene Upshaw Fast Facts
- Born: August 15, 1945
- Died on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 from pancreatic cancer onMark Maske's NFL Insider: Upshaw Dead at 63 (August 21, 2008)
- Was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, August 17, 2008Mark Maske's NFL Insider: Upshaw Dead at 63 (August 21, 2008)
- Played for the Oakland Raiders from 1967 to 1981
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987NBCSports.com: NFLPA Director Upshaw Dead at 63 (August 21, 2008)
- Was executive director for the NFL Players Association
