US EditionCardinals 3-Time Pro Bowl Left Tackle Luis Sharpe Has Died at 65
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, JUL 12 – Luis Sharpe played 13 seasons exclusively with the Cardinals, overcame addiction, and later helped former NFL players with health and sobriety support programs.
- Luis Sharpe, who played left tackle for the Arizona Cardinals and earned three Pro Bowl honors during his career, passed away at the age of 65 on Saturday, July 12.
- Sharpe was selected in the first round of the 1982 NFL Draft out of UCLA by the St. Louis Cardinals and remained with the team following its relocation to Arizona.
- Though Sharpe excelled in football, he struggled with alcohol and drug addiction, worsening after his NFL career, leading to multiple arrests and incarceration.
- Sharpe identified intensive Bible study during his time in prison as a major turning point in his life and has maintained sobriety for nearly a decade while collaborating with his daughter to raise awareness about addiction through their personal story.
- Sharpe's death from heart failure was announced by his wife, who asked for prayers and described his strength, faith, and lasting impact on former players and communities.
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Cardinals 3-time Pro Bowl left tackle Luis Sharpe has died at 65
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.
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