Oakland Raiders Hall of Fame guard and left tackle whose intelligence, technique and physical dominance made him the cornerstone of the Raiders' offensive line and a player's union icon.
Gene Upshaw was the Oakland Raiders' dominant guard throughout the 1960s and 1970s, a physical presence who served as the prototype for the modern pulling guard. A two-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Famer, Upshaw's size, athleticism, and intelligence made him the best guard of his era. He later became the Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, representing players' rights for nearly 25 years.
Best Known For
Hall of Fame 1987
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Hall of Fame 1987
- Super Bowl Champion 2x (XI, XV)
- Pro Bowl 6x
- All-Pro 6x
- NFL Players Association Executive Director
Career Journey
Timeline
1934
👶 Born in Oakland, USA
1981
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Oakland Raiders
🏆 Hall of Fame 1987
🏆 Super Bowl Champion 2x (XI, XV)
🏆 Pro Bowl 6x
🏆 All-Pro 6x
🏆 NFL Players Association Executive Director