Without a doubt one of my favorite Raiders. Very tough loss.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/08/21/bc.fbn.obit.upshaw.ap/index.html
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Here's my nomination for a-hole of the year: James Acho.
“It’s not polite to speak ill of the dead and I hope his soul is at peace in heaven. But he was a mean-spirited man, who disregarded the plight of many of his former colleagues, who sought improved pension and medical benefits. However, he did a lot for the current players. They owe their salaries to Gene Upshaw.”
—attorney James Acho, who represented several former NFL players in grievances against the NFLPA, seeking improved pension and medical benefits.
But on a better note, Rob I couldn't agree more. My guess is that no team will ever again enjoy the luxury of running behind three hall of famers on one side of the line, with a fourth able to line up on the strong side (TE Casper). Truly a phenomenon.
RIP Gene, and thanks for the memories.
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