I was shocked to hear of his passing @ 63. Much too young to leave his wife and sons. I was a fan of Upshaw during his playing career and respected his work with NFLPA up until recent years...
His indifference towards retired players really pissed me off! Many of whom are disabled and can't pay their medical bills. This is not just a problem steered @ the NFL Players Association, but blame must also be directed @ the owners. And the current commissioner of the NFL- Roger Goodall...
Football is such a brutal sport that many ex-players really can't hold down a normal job and they are permanently disabled. Upshaw, as a former player should have had more empathy for his peers. One of his teammates on the offensive line Jim Otto had his leg amputated last year.
May Gene Upshaw rest in peace and may formers players have their medical bills taken care of and get more money in pension.
I must say that Major League Baseball takes care of their players. If I'm not mistaken, one day of major league service translates into lifetime medical benefits...
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