Cardinals three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Luis Sharpe has died at 65

Luis Sharpe, a former NFL offensive tackle who made three Pro Bowl appearances with the Cardinals, has died at the age of 65.

The Cardinals confirmed his passing through his family, while his wife, Tameka Williams-Sharpe, also shared the news on social media.

Luis Sharpe spent his entire 13-year NFL career with the Cardinals, from 1982 to 1994, playing through the team’s move from St. Louis to Arizona in 1988. He started all 189 games he played and was widely regarded as one of the franchise’s most dependable players.

The 6-foot-5, 275-pound tackle earned Pro Bowl selections in 1987, 1988, and 1989. He was named second-team All-Pro in 1988 and 1990.

Born in Havana, Cuba, Sharpe played college football at UCLA before being drafted by the Cardinals.

“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,” said Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill in a statement. “We send our deepest condolences to all of those who love Luis, in particular his family and former teammates.”

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