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New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton told reporters Wednesday that he wouldn't be surprised if the NFL had to suspend some games on the 2020 schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.All 32 infectious disease emergency response plans submitted by member clubs have been approved by the NFL Players Association, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.The first time I met Gene Upshaw 25 years ago was soon after the 1982 players strike. Birthplace: Robstown, TX Location of death: Lake Tahoe, CA Cause of death: Cancer - Pancreatic.
Recognized as a team leader, Upshaw captained the Raiders’ offensive unit for eight seasons.Gene held the guard spot for the next 15 seasons, starting in 207 straight regular season games until finally being forced out of action for one game in 1981. He would hold a match in one hand and a hose in the other.
Gene Upshaw. The Hall of Fame bio for former Raiders G, Gene Upshaw, inducted in 1987.
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Upshaw returned the next week to play 10 more games in what turned out to be his final season. Upshaw found a man he trusted. 1979 Topps #260 Gene Upshaw Oakland Raiders ExMt. The path they left cleared for Raiders backs was known as […] Free shipping . If it was up to me we’d run it every play.
Gene Upshaw was the Oakland Raiders' first-round choice in the first combined AFL-NFL draft in 1967.
He and Art Shell, on the left side of the defensive line, were heralded as the best guard and tackle combination in the game. Sylvia Allen / Getty Images Upshaw had a Hall of Fame career with the Oakland Raiders after he was selected in the first round of the 1967 draft.
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His passion to lead was real. He could flip back and forth with effectiveness.
The 6-5, 255-pound lineman had played center, tackle, and end while winning NAIA All-America honors at Texas A&I. He was inducted into the Javelina Hall of Fame in 1976.
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NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC.A match in one hand. The Raiders' coaching staff decided left guard would be Gene's best pro position and Upshaw won the starting job in his rookie training camp.