Twenty-Five Greatest Players in Cardinals History
By Jeremy Meek
Luis Sharpe was an underrated blocker during his time.
Any time a player can hold onto a job in the NFL for 13 seasons, he must be doing something well. What Sharpe did very well was use his 6’5, nearly 300 pound frame to move opposing players around on the football field.
After being selected in the 1st round of the 1982 NFL Draft, Sharpe didn’t take long to live up to his draft status. He took over the starting job mid-way through his rookie season, and didn’t let go for a long time, outside of a couple of injuries. He was a three-time Pro Bowler in consecutive years from 1987 to 1989, and was a top tackle in the league, even while playing for a Cardinals team that wasn’t very good for the most part.
Sharpe’s post-NFL life has been a struggle, with family tragedy, and a drug problem that has caused him to spend several years behind bars, but fans that witnessed him on the field know that he was a big-time player, and one of the best offensive linemen that the team has ever had. He was a terrific player who didn’t get the recognition that he deserved while he was playing.