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Sterling Sharpe Joins Shannon as First Brothers in Pro Football Hall of Fame

A gold jacket coupled with a Super Bowl ring exchange capped his induction speech, paying tribute to a bond that propelled both careers.

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Former NFL player Sterling Sharpe, left, watches as his brother Shannon Sharpe kisses his bust during an induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Overview

  • Sterling Sharpe was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 after waiting three decades following a career-ending neck injury.
  • During his seven-year tenure with the Green Bay Packers, Sharpe amassed 595 receptions, 8,134 yards and 65 touchdowns while earning five Pro Bowl nods.
  • The ceremony made history in Canton, Ohio, as Sterling and former Broncos and Ravens tight end Shannon Sharpe became the Hall’s first brother pair.
  • Fellow inductees Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Antonio Gates were recognized alongside the Sharpe brothers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
  • Shannon Sharpe publicly addressed his recent departure from ESPN, offering an apology and reaffirming his support for his older brother on his momentous day.