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Supposedly of pancreatic cancer. I just heard it on Fox Radio

RIP to a Hall of Famer who spent career as an all pro guard with the Raiders. Even though I didn't like his views (especially concerning retired NFL players), this is a sad moment

http://www.910knew.com/cc-common/news/s ... le=4127682

Wow. Rest in peace and hell to anyone who dares to piss on his grave.

He may not have been popular but he also wasn't given the leeway that MLB and NBA player reps have.

RIP, the cancer is no joke. **** killed my grandmother, I feel bad for anyone who passes away via the cancer.

RIP. Cancer killed my aunt as well.

This is absolutely huge. Terrible tragedy.
I wrote a piece on him, should be up on the main page soon, check it out.

RIP

RIP to possibly the greatest guard to ever play the game of football.

R.I.P Gene

R.I.P. Gene Upshaw

What a tragedy.

One of the greatest players of all time. A great Union head regardless of the current climate as well.

He's going to be missed and I hope everyone close to him stays strong!

That was a nice piece, Ic.

Da Schwab wrote:That was a nice piece, Ic.

Thanks man! I've actually gotten quite a bit of positive feedback from lots of people who have never emailed me before. Some of them even have NFL ties.

I'm just not ready to dive into all the CBA ramifications quite yet. Aside from my enormous respect for Gene Upshaw, I think it's too early to say who fills the vacuum and where the negotiations head. Plus I'm trying to wrap up all these freaking season previews, which I hope y'all are enjoying even though some (say, Dallas and Houston) have produced a lot of real nasty, negative emails.

RIP.

this is the time where ALL OF THE GOOD THINGS he has done with the union will be brought to light. too much has been made of past players, and there are some legitimate complaints. but he has done good and players have gotten paid since hes been there, although much of the good has been covered, by a few of the sticking points.

R.I.P.

He was diagnosed on Sunday and died Thursday.

People, go get checked out, even if you don't think you have any issues, just go get checked out anyways. You just never know.

RIP Gene

I am old enough to have seen a NY Titans game at the Polo Grounds. I was also a very undersized HS right guard many many years ago. The three guys I admired at the position I played were Jerry Kramer of Green Bay, Dave Herman of the Jets, and Gene Upshaw of the Raiders.

Very sad to hear about his sudden death, and stunned that the cancer had only been diagnosed a short time ago. Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst cure rates of any cancer. I have to think that he was going through some pain, and like the pro lineman he had been, living with it until the discomfort reached the point where he had to get it checked.

Hard to believe that not only was he an influencial figure as a player in both the AFL and the NFL, but also a major labor leader for the players. The man did a lot of things in his 63 years.

Paladin55 wrote:I am old enough to have seen a NY Titans game at the Polo Grounds. I was also a very undersized HS right guard many many years ago. The three guys I admired at the position I played were Jerry Kramer of Green Bay, Dave Herman of the Jets, and Gene Upshaw of the Raiders.

Very sad to hear about his sudden death, and stunned that the cancer had only been diagnosed a short time ago. Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst cure rates of any cancer. I have to think that he was going through some pain, and like the pro lineman he had been, living with it until the discomfort reached the point where he had to get it checked.

Hard to believe that not only was he an influencial figure as a player in both the AFL and the NFL, but also a major labor leader for the players. The man did a lot of things in his 63 years.

I love when we get more "senior" members on these forums! Please don't be a stranger.
My dad was also an undersized lineman, played center (okay, he never played but he was on the team) at Ohio State in the mid-60s at 6'0", 245ish pounds. He always worshipped Jerry Kramer as well as Gene Hickerson of the Browns, who often started seasons at 250 but finished them at around 225. Upshaw fit that mold as well.

Some truly great eulogizing from Upshaw's former teammates all week on Sirius NFL Radio. Everyone fondly recalls how Upshaw was always looking for an advantage, legal or not.

RIP