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Luis Ernesto Sharpe (born June 16, 1960) is a former professional
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tackle who played 13 seasons in the
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for the St. Louis/Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals from 1982 through 1994. A 3-time
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selection, Sharpe was selected by the Cardinals in the 1st round (16th overall) of the
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. He also played for the
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of the
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in 1985. Sharpe graduated from UCLA with a degree in political science.


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1960 births Sportspeople from Havana American football offensive linemen Cuban emigrants to the United States Arizona Cardinals players Cuban players of American football Living people Memphis Showboats players National Conference Pro Bowl players Phoenix Cardinals players St. Louis Cardinals (football) players UCLA Bruins football players Southwestern High School (Michigan) alumni Players of American football from Detroit {{offensive-lineman-1960s-stub