Defense & Fumbles

  • * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty AV Awards
196722OAKLG631414001300.06AP AFL ORoY-2
1968*+23OAKLG63141400.013AP1, PB
1969+24OAKLG631414001000.011AP1
1970+25OAKLG631414001000.012AP1
197126OAKLG63141400.08
1972*27OAKLG63141400.011AP2, PB
1973*28OAKLG63141400.010PB
1974*+29OAKLG63141400.014AP1, PB
1975*30OAKLG63141400.012AP2, PB
1976*31OAKLG63141400.013AP2, PB
1977*+32OAKLG63141400.016AP1, PB
197833OAKLG63161600.07
197934OAKLG631616001000.07
198035OAKLG631616001000.07
198136OAKLG6315500.02
Career217207005300.0149
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
196722OAKLG220000000.0
1968*+23OAKLG220000000.0
1969+24OAKLG220000000.0
1970+25OAKLG220000000.0
1972*27OAKLG110000000.0
1973*28OAKLG220000000.0
1974*+29OAKLG220000000.0
1975*30OAKLG220000000.0
1976*31OAKLG330000000.0
1977*+32OAKLG220001000.0
198035OAKLG440000000.0
Career24240001000.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gene Upshaw born?

Gene Upshaw was born on August 15, 1945.

Where was Gene Upshaw born?

Gene Upshaw was born in Robstown, TX.

How tall was Gene Upshaw?

Gene Upshaw was 6-5 (196 cm) tall.

How much did Gene Upshaw weigh when playing?

Gene Upshaw weighed 255 lbs (115 kg) when playing.

Is Gene Upshaw in the Hall of Fame?

Gene Upshaw was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1987.

How many games did Gene Upshaw play?

Gene Upshaw played 217 games over his career.

How many Super Bowls has Gene Upshaw won?

Gene Upshaw won 2 Super Bowls.

When did Gene Upshaw retire?

Gene Upshaw last played in 1981.