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Sterling Sharpe Hasn’t Fully Embraced His Selection Into the Hall of Fame because of an Eye Issue
CANTON, OHIO, AUG 1 – Sterling Sharpe faces multiple eye surgeries and a recent retinal hole diagnosis that have overshadowed his Hall of Fame honor, despite his outstanding NFL career statistics.
- In Canton, Ohio, Sterling Sharpe said Thursday he had a detached retina and was dealing with vision issues, limiting his celebration for enshrinement, he said.
- Facing persistent eye issues, Sharpe said Thursday he had a detached retina and recently learned he has a hole in his retina after four surgeries.
- On Saturday, Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe will unveil Sterling's bronze bust, as he and his brother become the first siblings enshrined together.
- The Class of 2025 enshrinement brings Sharpe together with Eric Allen, Jared Allen and Antonio Gates, who collectively recorded 136 sacks and 955 catches, according to sources.
- According to StatMuse, Sharpe ranks 21st among Hall inductees with short careers after a seven-season run ended by a neck injury.
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Sterling Sharpe hasn't fully embraced Hall of Fame selection because of an eye issue
Former Packers wide receiver Sterling Sharpe will be enshrined along with cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen and tight end Antonio Gates as members of the Class of 2025.
Sterling Sharpe hasn't fully embraced selection into Hall of Fame because of eye issue
FILE - Shannon Sharpe, left, unveils a bust of himself along with his presenter and brother, Sterling Sharpe, during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
·Green Bay, United States
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Sterling Sharpe hasn't fully embraced his selection into Hall of Fame because of eye issue
Maybe the magnitude of the accomplishment will hit Sterling Sharpe when he walks on stage Saturday and sees his bronze bust that will be displayed permanently in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
·Terre Haute, United States
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