Gene Upshaw, Hall of Famer, NFLPA Director, Dies
Gene Upshaw, who made his name as an offensive lineman for the Raiders before becoming the executive director of the NFL Players Association, has died. The Hall of Famer, 63, had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just four days ago, and according to the NFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION web site, he passed away with his family by his side.
As NFL.COM notes, Upshaw had been involved with labor issues for more than 30 years, first as a player, and then as the head of the NFLPA. His tenure was not without controversy, however.
