Overview

• Sterling Sharpe was formally enshrined as part of the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 alongside Eric Allen, Jared Allen and Antonio Gates.
• The Canton ceremony marked the first time brothers have been inducted together, with Shannon Sharpe presenting Sterling’s gold jacket.
• Shannon Sharpe publicly apologized for how his firing from ESPN preempted media attention on his brother’s long-awaited induction.
• Sharpe overcame a career-ending 1994 neck injury and recent vision complications to finally secure his place in football history.
• In a signature moment, Sterling invited Shannon onstage and handed him his own gold jacket as a tribute to their lifelong rivalry and support.