NFLPA Union Head and HOF Player Gene Upshaw Dies at 63 *merged*

[JonCJG]

http://www.910knew.com/script2/prin...rticle.html&article_id=4127682&feed_id=104670

The longtime NFL Players Association executive director and Hall of Fame player had been fighting pancreatic cancer.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

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By Jim Riggio Clear Channel Online

Hall of Fame football player and longtime NFL Players Association executive director Gene Upshaw has died, sources have told Clear Channel.

The former offensive lineman had been fighting pancreatic cancer.
He was 63.

Upshaw played with the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders from 1967 until 1981. He was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and an 11-time All-Pro.
He also played on two Super Bowl-winning sides.

He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987.
Upshaw is survived by his wife, Terri, and sons, Justin, Daniel and Eugene Jr.

 

[Hypnotoad]

wow. surprising.

condolences to his family and loved ones.

 

[Little Jr]

WOW!! Very sad news!!

 

[alancdc]

I didn't even know he was sick?

 

[masomenos]

I didn't even know he was sick?

I'm with you, I was completely out of the loop and had no idea. This was completely unexpected for me. My thoughts are with his family.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I didn't even know he was sick?

Same here.

Wow.

Best wishes to his family.

 

[Dallas]

Wow. I never knew the man was so ill. It seem so extremely sudden.

My father has beaten Pancreatic cancer so far. God willing, that will continue.


Rest in peace Gene.

 

[Achozen]

Damn.

Too many people passing away this month.

 

[silverbear]

I didn't even know he was sick... this is a complete shock...

RIP...

 

[sacase]

Wow I am shocked. I don't think anyone knew he was sick. I never heard it mentioned.

 

[burmafrd]

Guys. Why is this not on CNN or anywhere else?

 

[Sarge]

RIP...........very sad news.......

 

[STAR GAZER]

I'm suprised this wasn't news that was circulating in the Cowboys community. Usually when a former Cowboy is deathly ill, there is talk.

God bless.

 

[Deep_Freeze]

Wow this is huge news.

RIP, god bless him and his family.

 

[burmafrd]

There is STILL nothing on CNN, ESPN, or anywhere else.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

unreal, this was kept big secret.

 

[JonCJG]

There is STILL nothing on CNN, ESPN, or anywhere else.

Confirmed

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/26326065/

Edit guess not.... strange.

 

[Cbz40]

Very sad news...RIP Gene.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

I didn't know he was sick and I also didn't know he was a HOF player.

RIP

 

[YosemiteSam]

My mother passed away from cancer. It's a terrible thing. Though, I'm sure there are more than a few people that don't feel all that bad at his passing though.