Marvin Upshaw, a nine-year NFL veteran who played for the Browns, Chiefs and Cardinals, has passed away at the age of 77. He and his older brother, Gene Upshaw, who was a Hall of Famer and former players’ union head, grew up in Robstown, Texas. The family confirmed to 3 News in South Texas that Marvin died in a hospital in Modesto, California.
Gene Upshaw played defensive end at Trinity University and was selected in the first round of the 1968 NFL draft by the Browns. After two years in Cleveland, Upshaw was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs where he played the majority of his career as a solid contributor. He started all 14 games for four consecutive years from 1971 to 1974.
Marvin ended his career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1976. He made a lasting impact on the NFL during his time as a player, and his contributions on the field will not be forgotten. His legacy lives on through his family and friends who remember him fondly as a kind and generous man who always put others first.
