Former Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl LT Luis Sharpe Dies at 65

Luis Sharpe, a former Arizona Cardinals left tackle and three-time Pro Bowler, died at age 65. Born in Havana, Cuba, Sharpe was a first-round draft pick in 1982 out of UCLA and played 13 seasons with the Cardinals franchise, earning recognition as one of the best tackles in team history. Despite his on-field success, Sharpe struggled with drug and alcohol addiction during and after his NFL career, facing legal troubles and even being shot twice. He credited intensive Bible study in prison for helping him turn his life around and had been sober for the last eight years of his life. Sharpe spent his later years counseling others on sobriety and working with the NFL to support former players' health. His wife, Tameka Williams-Sharpe, expressed deep sorrow and gratitude for the support received, highlighting his strength, love, and faith throughout his life.