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New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Former Cardinals Pro Bowl lineman Luis Sharpe dead at 65
TEMPE, Ariz. — Luis Sharpe, a three-time Pro Bowl selection at left tackle for the Cardinals during the franchise's time in both St. Louis and Arizona, has died. He was 65. The Cardinals confirmed Sharpe's death through his family, a team spokesman said Saturday. Luis Sharpe Getty Images Sharpe's wife, Tameka Williams-Sharpe, also posted about her husband's passing on social media. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Sharpe played all 13 of his NFL seasons with the Cardinals, spanning from 1982 to 1994. He made three straight Pro Bowls from 1987 to 1989 and was a second-team All-Pro selection in 1988 and 1990. Sharpe was born in Havana and played in college at UCLA. He started all 189 games he played in the NFL and was one of the team's best players during their transition from St. Louis to Arizona in 1988. 'Throughout his lengthy and accomplished career with the Cardinals, Luis Sharpe exhibited an uncommon type of strength and toughness that made him so successful as a player,' Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said in a statement. 'We send our deepest condolences to all of those who love Luis, in particular his family and former teammates.'
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Luis Sharpe, longtime Cardinals left tackle and 3-time Pro Bowl pick, dies at 65
Former Arizona Cardinals left tackle Luis Sharpe, a three-time Pro Bowl selection during his 13 seasons with the franchise from 1982-1994, has died. He was 65. Sharpe's wife, Tameka Williams-Sharpe, posted news of his death on Facebook on Saturday, July 12. 'With deep sorrow and abiding love, I share that my beloved husband, Luis Sharpe, has passed away,' she wrote. 'His strength, love, and faith were a light to all who knew him. I am grateful for every moment we shared and for the many prayers and kindnesses extended to our family. "Though my heart is heavy, I trust that Luis is now resting in God's eternal peace. Please continue to keep our family lifted in prayer.' Sharpe, who was born in Havana, Cuba, was a first-round pick out of UCLA by the then-St. Louis Cardinals in 1982 and stayed with the franchise when it moved to Arizona. He is widely regarded as the best left tackle in club history. Although Sharpe excelled on the football field, he battled alcohol and drug addiction, which only got worse in the years following his NFL career. He was arrested multiple times, jailed, and shot twice during drug transactions. Sharpe had been sober, however, for the past eight years and told the Detroit Free Press during an interview in December that the turning point in his life was the intensive Bible study he began in prison. 'As an athlete, my self-esteem came from the applause of the fans and all of the accolades I received – that's what filled me,' Sharpe told the paper. 'But after being homeless, penniless and hopeless, I have more peace and more joy than I did during my NFL days because God has taken my mess and turned it into a message.' Sharpe and his daughter Rebekah had teamed together to address the drug and mental health crises by sharing their story about addiction and its effect on their lives. They had been serving as ambassadors for Hall of Fame Health, an affiliate of the Pro Football Hall of Fame that aims to positively impact the health of former NFL players and communities across the country.
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Former Cardinals great Luis Sharpe dies at age 65
Sharpe played 13 years for the Cardinals, battled demons and got himself clean. It is a sad day for many connected to the Arizona Cardinals. One of their better players from the 80s and 90s has died. First reported by Kevin McCabe, former Cardinals Luis Sharpe died peacefully of heart failure on Friday. He was 65 years old. Sharpe was a first-round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982 and he was their starting left tackle for 13 seasons from 1982-1994. He made three Pro Bowls and named to the All-Pro second team twice. On Saturday, owner Michael Bidwill made a statement about Sharpe's passing, shared on social media and on the team's official website. "Throughout his lengthy and accomplished career with the Cardinals, Luis Sharpe exhibited an uncommon type of strength and toughness that made him so successful as a player. Admirably, he would later demonstrate those same traits in dealing with the personal challenges he faced when his career was over. We send our deepest condolences to all of those who loved Luis, in particular his family and former teammates." Sharpe struggled with substance abuse during and after his NFL career. He survived getting shot, spent time in prison and later got himself clean and stayed sober and clean for years. He might have been the Cardinals' best-ever left tackle. Luis Sharpe's death: Reactions from those who knew him Many people who played with him, covered the Cardinals or met him during his career reacted to his passing. Wolfley was his teammate. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
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- Hamilton Spectator
Cardinals 3-time Pro Bowl left tackle Luis Sharpe has died at 65
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Luis Sharpe, a three-time Pro Bowl selection at left tackle for the Cardinals during the franchise's time in both St. Louis and Arizona, has died. He was 65. The Cardinals confirmed Sharpe's death through his family, a team spokesman said Saturday. Sharpe's wife, Tameka Williams-Sharpe, also posted about her husband's passing on social media . The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Sharpe played all 13 of his NFL seasons with the Cardinals, spanning from 1982 to 1994. He made three straight Pro Bowls from 1987 to 1989 and was a second-team All-Pro selection in 1988 and 1990. Sharpe was born in Havana and played in college at UCLA. He started all 189 games he played in the NFL and was one of the team's best players during their transition from St. Louis to Arizona in 1988. 'Throughout his lengthy and accomplished career with the Cardinals, Luis Sharpe exhibited an uncommon type of strength and toughness that made him so successful as a player,' Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said in a statement . 'We send our deepest condolences to all of those who love Luis, in particular his family and former teammates.' ___ AP NFL:
San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Cardinals 3-time Pro Bowl left tackle Luis Sharpe has died at 65
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Luis Sharpe, a three-time Pro Bowl selection at left tackle for the Cardinals during the franchise's time in both St. Louis and Arizona, has died. He was 65. The Cardinals confirmed Sharpe's death through his family, a team spokesman said Saturday. Sharpe's wife, Tameka Williams-Sharpe, also posted about her husband's passing on social media. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Sharpe played all 13 of his NFL seasons with the Cardinals, spanning from 1982 to 1994. He made three straight Pro Bowls from 1987 to 1989 and was a second-team All-Pro selection in 1988 and 1990. Sharpe was born in Havana and played in college at UCLA. He started all 189 games he played in the NFL and was one of the team's best players during their transition from St. Louis to Arizona in 1988. 'Throughout his lengthy and accomplished career with the Cardinals, Luis Sharpe exhibited an uncommon type of strength and toughness that made him so successful as a player,' Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said in a statement. 'We send our deepest condolences to all of those who love Luis, in particular his family and former teammates.' ___
