RIP Gene Upshaw

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RIP Gene Upshaw

#1 Post by earendel » Thu Aug 21, 2008 5:53 am

Head of the NFL Players' Association, at age 63 from pancreatic cancer, according to reports on Clear Channel Online. He played for the Oakland Raiders from 1967-1981 and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He negotiated a number of major contract changes for NFL players but was accused of being too friendly with NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue.
"Elen sila lumenn omentielvo...A star shines on the hour of our meeting."

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