Cecil Upshaw dies of a heart attack in Lawrenceville, GA at age 53
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 Cecil Upshaw dies of a heart attack in Lawrenceville, GA at age 53

1995 – Cecil Upshaw dies of a heart attack in Lawrenceville, GA at age 53. The submarine reliever had a 2-3 record with one save as an Astro in 1973. The righthander had been a closer for Atlanta earlier in his career before tearing a finger on his pitching hand when he accidentally struck a sign while walking down the street.