Gene Upshaw dies
Only a 3 days after being diagnosed of having pancreatic cancer Gene Upshaw dies on Wednesday, August 20th at the age of 63.
Hall of Famer Gene Upshaw played for 15 seasons with the Oakland Raiders including two Super Bowl wins and seven Pro Bowl appearances…
After his active career he became executive director of the players’ association. In his 25 tenure he fought many battles for more freedom and more money for the players: He made free agency possible and the salary cap was installed.
According to various resources his newest plans were to get rid of the salary cap alltogether…
The NFLPA in the meantime assigned Richard Berthelsen Interim Executive Director…
All our thoughts go out to his wife, Terri, and their three sons – Eugene, Justin and Daniel…
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