Marvin Upshaw

Marvin Upshaw
No. 84, 81, 71
PositionsDefensive end  Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1946-11-22)November 22, 1946
Robstown, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 4, 2024(2024-06-04) (aged 77)
Modesto, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High schoolRobstown
CollegeTrinity (TX)
NFL draft1968: 1st round, 21st overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries5
Interceptions2
Touchdowns1
Sacks30.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marvin Allen Upshaw (November 22, 1946 – June 4, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Trinity Tigers. Upshaw played nine seasons in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns (1968–1969), the Kansas City Chiefs (1970–1975) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1976). His older brother Gene also played in the NFL.[1]

Upshaw died in Modesto, California, on June 4, 2024, at the age of 77.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Marvin Upshaw". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  2. ^ Salazar, Emily; Tamez, Ana (June 5, 2024). "Former NFL player, Robstown native Marvin Upshaw dies at 77". KIIT TV. Retrieved June 6, 2024.