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It stands for Gene Upshaw who recently passed away from cancer.
He was a former player who later became the leader of the union that represents the players. Loved or hated in that challenging role, everyone respected his dedication to the NFL and it's players. He will be missed.
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Gene Thurman Upshaw, Jr.
(August 15, 1945 – August 20, 2008)
Played For The Raiders
* 7-time Pro Bowl selection (1968, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977)
* 11-time All-Pro selection (1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977)
* 2-time Super Bowl champion (XI, XV)
* NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
* NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
was a member of the bargaining committee for the National Football League Players' Association (NFLPA)
He Passed Away Due to pancreatic cancer