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(American football player) Gene Upshaw was a highly acclaimed American professional football guard who played for the Oakland Raiders in both the AFL and NFL. After retiring from playing, he took on the role of executive director of the NFL Players Association, where he tirelessly fought for players' rights. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987, Upshaw achieved the remarkable feat of reaching the Super Bowl with the same team in three separate decades. His dual impact as a player and advocate for fellow athletes left an indelible mark on the world of football.
