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Luis Sharpe
1960 - 2025
Luis Sharpe
1960 - 2025
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BORN
1960
DIED
2025
Luis Sharpe Obituary
He was an offensive tackle for the St. Louis and Arizona Cardinals in the 1980s and '90s, distinguishing himself as a three-time Pro Bowl pick.
Sharpe is also being remembered for his later work as a counselor at a sobriety clinic, after overcoming his own struggles with addiction.
By Legacy News Staff
(Image: Paul Spinelli via AP)
11 Entries
E Shoemaker
August 21, 2025
A very kind, honest and caring counselor who learned from his mistakes and helped others. I´m deeply honored and humbled to have known him. Nice guy. RIP Luis.
J Sieglaff
August 10, 2025
Luis was my addiction counselor and coach. He taught me how to listen to myself and respect my emotions. He was a true hero on and off the field. I´m honored to be his friend and I will never forget him.
JK
August 7, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss. Luis helped me overcome my addiction and I´m forever grateful that he was there for me. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by so many.
Jerome B.
July 25, 2025
Twice I attempted to write this memory and somehow it kept getting erased. I met Luis some few years ago at My recovery Homegroup named
"Recovery Starts Here". Gradually we developed Mutual Respect through
Identification about our Struggles. I watched Luis develop his sincerity to carry Our Message beyond our own Society. In One of our conversations
He mentioned that His Life's Mission had become bring our message to those in His Professional Community who he believed was suffering silence. He Gradually became another one my Heroes. I'm Grateful to have shared apart my Life and My Recovery with Luis Sharpe.
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Billie Patten
July 18, 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Luis at MDS Communications. He would always greet me a hug and was always positive. Helpful in any way he could to anybody. Loved to hear about the "good ole football days." He was a joy to hang out with on break walking around the building with and always had a smile. He was one of the good guys and is loved and missed. Rest in peace my friend. My prayers go out to your family.
Kerry Jones
July 18, 2025
Luis Sharpe one the last great St. Louis Football Cardinals thanks for the memories and your contribution to help others
Doug Gray
July 17, 2025
I was stunned to hear of your passing. We fought the same fight together back in the 90's. I am glad that you finished the race sober and happy. To have survived addiction as you did is very rare. I am so proud of the work you did with concussion protocols and assisting professional young athletes on how to battle addiction. you taught them to honor that they were powerless and needed divine intervention. You helped so many!
Joanna Wood
July 15, 2025
I knew Luis from his Phoenix days. He worked out at the L.A. Fitness where I worked. We became friends and would work out together. We had since connected on fb. I will miss him. He was always very generous with his time and kind words.
ER
July 15, 2025
My heartfelt sympathy to The Sharpe´s family and friends during this time of grief and sorrow.
reyansh joshi
July 14, 2025
15 Jul 2025-We will miss you luis shape r.i.p forever
Mark J. Bostic
July 14, 2025
Luis was one of a kind. He had a profound impact on so many people, including my father (pictured), who he played on the Cardinals Offensive line with. We love you Big L, and will surely miss you.
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