Gene Upshaw, from Robstown, played on the Javelina teams in 1963-66 and was All-Lone Star Conference.  He was selected to participate in the Coaches All-America game, the Senior Bowl and the College All-Star game.  He was inducted into the Javelina Hall of Fame in 1976.

He was a captain in the College All-Star contest.

Upshaw was a member of the track and field team and held the school shot put record until last spring.  He also was a member of the “T” Association.

The Javelina standout was a first-round draft choice of the Oakland Raiders after finishing his football career and has been selected All-Pro on numerous occasions.

Upshaw was named to the all-time Texas All-Pro team last year.  This list includes Texans who were selected by a state-wide vote as the best to ever play professional football.

Upshaw is currently in his 10th season with the Raiders.