Gene Upshaw Rumor?

[***THA FIX***]

790 the zone in ATL. is saying they have been told that Gene Upshaw has passed away from cancer. Anyone know?

[atolunch]

Eugene Thurman Upshaw, Jr. (August 15, 1945 - August 21, 2008) was born in Robstown, Texas) was a former American football guard, who played for the Oakland Raiders in the American Football League and the National Football League for 16 years after graduating from Texas A&I University (now Texas A&M University-Kingsville). He played in three Super Bowls; in the 1967, 1976 and 1980 seasons. He also played in three AFL Championship Games, seven American Football Conference title games, one AFL All-Star game, and six NFL Pro Bowls. He was selected by The Sporting News' to the 1969 AFL All League team.

[BillMill71]

NFL union boss and Hall of Fame offensive lineman Gene Upshaw has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 63. An All-Pro guard for the Oakland Raiders from 1967-81, Upshaw served as executive director of the NFLPA for more than two decades.

[hokie99]

Did anyone even know he was sick? That seems so sudden...

[Three Jack]

Did anyone even know he was sick? That seems so sudden...

WOW..pancreatic cancer has about a 5% curable ratio...I am shocked that he was so ill and it wasn't really talked about.

[shoeman530]

WOW..pancreatic cancer has about a 5% curable ratio...I am shocked that he was so ill and it wasn't really talked about.

I heard on the radio he just found out he had cancer on Sunday.

[flarendep1]

Wow, that was so fast. RIP.

[Three Jack]

Unbelievable!!!

Upshaw died Wednesday night at his home in Lake Tahoe, Calif., of pancreatic cancer, which was diagnosed only last Sunday, the NFL Players Association said Thursday. His wife Terri and sons Eugene Jr., Justin and Daniel were by his side.

Upshaw had not been feeling well for about a week and his wife had even noticed his breathing had become somewhat labored, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. She convinced him to go to the emergency room on Sunday, and that's where he was diagnosed.

[Bill the Thrill]

Upshaw died Wednesday night at his home in Lake Tahoe, Calif., of pancreatic cancer, which was diagnosed only last Sunday, the NFL Players Association said Thursday. His wife Terri and sons Eugene Jr., Justin and Daniel were by his side.

Upshaw had not been feeling well for about a week and his wife had even noticed his breathing had become somewhat labored, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. She convinced him to go to the emergency room on Sunday, and that's where he was diagnosed.

incredible!!!!!!!!

[garth]

Wow! I know that individuals with pancreatic cancer don't usually make it very long, but three days after diagnosis?! RIP, Gene Upshaw.

[DenJamTuck]

Gene Upshaw...You were a True Raider,and will always be remembered...RIP

[ELJUGO]

RIP Mr. Upshaw. Raiders for life!