Sterling Sharpe: NFL Legend

Sterling Sharpe: NFL Legend When you hear the name Sterling Sharpe, the first thing that should come to mind is dominance on the football field. The man wasn’t just good—he was the kind of good that made defenders question their life choices. If not for an unfortunate injury, who knows how much higher his name would be on the all-time greats list? A Star is Born Born in 1965, Sterling Sharpe grew up in Georgia, where he and his younger brother, Shannon Sharpe, would eventually turn into football legends. (Yes, that Shannon Sharpe—the loud, entertaining one from TV.) But before Shannon became a household name, Sterling was already making defenses look silly. College Dominance Sharpe played at the University of South Carolina, where he set school records that stood for years. His talent was undeniable, and in 1988, the Green Bay Packers used their first-round pick to bring him into the NFL. And boy, did that pay off.