Gene Upshaw
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Gene Upshaw's football career is a testament to his skill and leadership both on and off the field. Born in Robstown, Texas, Upshaw attended Texas A&I University, where he played college football and honed his abilities as an offensive lineman. His talent did not go unnoticed, and in 1967, he was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the

Gene Upshaw's football career is a testament to his skill and leadership both on and off the field. Born in Robstown, Texas, Upshaw attended Texas A&I University, where he played college football and honed his abilities as an offensive lineman. His talent did not go unnoticed, and in 1967, he was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the

Career Defensive Stats

NFL 1970-1980

Sacks

0.0

INT

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Career Timeline

1967-1980

Oakland Raiders (AFL/NFL)

Player

1980-1982

National Football League (NFL)

Player President

1983-2007

National Football League (NFL)

Union Director

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1969 Oakland Raiders: Iconic Players George Blanda and Gene Upshaw Printpublication

1969 Oakland Raiders: Iconic Players George Blanda and Gene Upshaw Print

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Personal Profile

Born Aug 15th, 1945

Died Aug 20th, 2008

Age 63 years old

Height / Weight 6' 5" 255 lbs

College Texas A&M-Kingsville

Position G

Uniform # 63

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