These Athletes Were On Hall Of Fame Paths Until Injuries Got In The Way

Sterling Sharpe Made Five Pro Bowls In Six NFL Seasons

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If the last name Sharpe sounds familiar to you, that’s because Shannon Sharpe changed the tight end position in the NFL. But do you remember his brother? Sterling Sharpe was drafted by the Green Bay Packers with the seventh overall pick in 1988. He retired six years and five Pro Bowls later after a neck injury in 1994.

When Shannon Sharpe won his first Super Bowl with the Broncos, he gave the ring to Sterling. He also has urged the Hall of Fame to consider Sterling for enshrinement despite his shortened career. Coming up, the full story on Shaun Livingston is revealed!