Sterling Sharpe hasn't fully embraced his selection into the Hall of Fame because of an eye issue
The former Green Bay Packers star wide receiver will be enshrined into football immortality along with cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen and tight end Antonio Gates as the Class of 2025.
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