Daily Archives: April 1, 2008

Discussion Regarding Degenerative Benefits – John Hogan

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Most former players seeking football degenerative benefits from the NFLPA are under 50 years old.  Unless they meet very strict disability criteria which Social Security calls “the Listings of Impairments”, an individual will need to demonstrate that their disability keeps … Continue reading →

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Upshaw: No need for an NFLPA heir

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By LIZ MULLEN Sports Business Journal Staff writer Published March 31, 2008 : Page 01 NFL Players Association Executive Director Gene Upshaw, facing the prospect of mandatory retirement during his biggest labor battle in decades, said last week that he … Continue reading →

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Manuscript of Jean Fugett’s presentation to NFLPA Player Rep’s

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  Presented to the NFLPA Player Representatives By Jean S. Fugett, Jr., President of the Retired Players Steering Committee     In Washington, DC at CIA headquarters they have a wall with stars but no names. As you learn our history, … Continue reading →

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SUGGESTION FROM A GREAT HALL OF FAMER

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Gentlemen,                   I think that all of us are aware that the movement we are seeing today, with regards to our Disability and Pension packages, is becoming more involved than at any other time I can ever remember. There is such … Continue reading →

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UPSHAW SAYS HE WILL HAVE NO BACKUP!

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Dear NFL Alumni: Gene recently made the following statement regarding the number 2 position (Assistant Executive Director) at the NFLPA.  “There is only a No. 1 and there will not be a No. 2,” Upshaw wrote. “Number 2 is always … Continue reading →

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