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Upshaw was born in Robstown, Texas, and graduated from Robstown High School. [1] He played college football at Texas A&I University (now Texas A&M University–Kingsville), where he was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. In 1967 at age 22, Upshaw married Jimmye Lee Hill-Upshaw (née Hill). [2]
Another reason for the Raiders' success on offense was their offensive line, led by left tackle Art Shell and left guard Gene Upshaw, as well as perennial All-Pro center Dave Dalby. Injuries early in the season forced the Raiders to switch from a 4–3 to a 3–4 defense. The switch benefited the team, as they won their last 10 games and ...
Raiders offensive guard Gene Upshaw also befriended Stingley and later was instrumental in securing benefits for disabled players through the NFL Players' Association. [3] A settlement was reached with the NFL, with the Patriots agreeing to pay for all of Stingley's medical expenses for the rest of his life as well as his and his children's ...
Shell played 156 straight games for the Raiders until he suffered a preseason injury in 1979, and after he recovered, Shell played another 51 straight games until he was injured again in 1982, his final season. Shell played next to hall of fame and 100th Anniversary All-Time teammate guard Gene Upshaw in three different decades. [6]
Gene Upshaw, offensive guard from Texas A&I, taken 1st round 17th overall by AFL's Oakland Raiders; Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1987. [12] Alan Page, defensive end from Notre Dame, taken 1st round 15th overall by Minnesota Vikings, who converted him to defensive tackle; Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame ...
Five of the team's first-round picks—Marcus Allen, Tim Brown, Ray Guy, Gene Upshaw, and Charles Woodson—have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [25] [26] The Raiders used four first-round picks in the 1960s to select players—Roman Gabriel, Dale Hackbart, Tony Lorick, and Joe Rutgens—who chose to sign with the NFL instead.
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The Oakland Raiders released a statement that: "Jack was the standard bearer and an inspiration for the position of safety throughout college and professional football," while Ronnie Lott stated that Tatum was one of his "football heroes". [3] [4] Sportswriters John Clayton and Peter Richmond both wrote on Tatum's NFL legacy.