Gene Upshaw

American football player and executive

Gene Upshaw - American football player and executive
Born

1945
80 years ago

Died

August 20th, 2008
17 years ago — 63 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional American football player, played as a guard for the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League (NFL) from 1967 to 1981. Contributed to the team's victory in Super Bowl XI, Super Bowl XV, and Super Bowl XVIII. After retirement, served as the executive director of the NFL Players Association, advocating for players' rights and welfare throughout the league. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987, recognized for exceptional performance and leadership on and off the field.

Played for the Oakland Raiders

Won Super Bowl XI, XV, and XVIII

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987

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