Through the Years
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Relive Shannon Sharpe's prolific career with the Broncos — and several of his memorable moments after his career ended — with these rarely seen photos.
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sterling Sharpe (84) poses with his brother Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe before the start of an NFL game Dec. 30, 1990, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Packers 22-13. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
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Tight end Shannon Sharpe watches from the sideline during an August 1995 win (20-17) against the Cowboys.
Bernard Grant
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Denver Broncos Shannon Sharpe (84) comes down with a John Elway pass after being hit by Seattle Seahawks defender Carlton Gray (26) in the first quarter of the game in Seattle on Oct. 1, 1995. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
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Tight end Shannon Sharpe talks to kids at the Air It Out competition on October 5, 1996.
Michael Martin
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Shannon Sharpe runs onto the field during pregame introductions against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mile High Stadium in a 1997 preseason game.
Eric Lars Bakke
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Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe (84) heads upfield during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Aug. 31, 1997, in Denver. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
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Shannon Sharpe reacts after a play against the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 2, 1997.
Ryan McKee
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Shannon Sharpe torments the crowd with his own version of Andre Rison's Spider-man routine after making a touchdown reception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO on November 16, 1997.
David Gonzales
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Shannon Sharpe talks with the receivers coaches in the press box during a game against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, CA on November 30, 1997.
Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe sprints down the sideline for a 68-yard touchdown, Elway's career high 27th.
Ryan McKee
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Shannon Sharpe greets well-wishers outside after the playoff win against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO on January 4, 1998.
David Gonzales
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Denver Broncos linebacker Keith Burns (56), tight end Shannon Sharpe (84), tight end Dwayne Carswell (89) and wide receiver Rod Smith (80) pose for a photo during Super Bowl 32 Media Day on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in San Diego. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Kevin Terrell/Kevin Terrell
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AFC tight end Shannon Sharpe (84) of the Denver Broncos sets for play before the AFC's 29-24 victory in the 1998 NFL Pro Bowl played on February 1, 1998 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Shannon Sharpe takes some oxygen during a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on August 24, 1998.
Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe mentally prepares for the Broncos' regular season opener against the New England Patriots at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 7, 1998.
Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe and Terrell Davis exchange salutes after Sharpe connected with John Elway to produce the game's first touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 13, 1998.
David Gonzales
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Shannon Sharpe breaks free from the clutches of Raiders defender Charles Woodson at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, CA on September 20, 1998.
Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe taunts the Raiders fans behind the Broncos bench by wearing his Super Bowl Ring on the sideline during a game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, CA on September 20, 1998.
Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe moved past Vance Johnson to fourth in franchise history in career touchdown receptions. He scored his 38th touchdown of his career against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on October 4, 1998.
Ryan McKee
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Shannon Sharpe hushes the crowd after making a 19-yard touchdown reception against the Seattle Seahawks at the Kingdome in Seattle, WA on October 11, 1998.
Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe and Rod Smith taunt the Kansas City fans from behind the Broncos bench at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO on November 16, 1998.
Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe shows off a new dance for the fans after a touchdown reception against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.
Rich Clarkson
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Shannon Sharpe chats with John Elway on the sideline during Super Bowl XXXIII against the Miami Dolphins at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on December 21, 1998.
David Gonzales
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Shannon Sharpe congratulates Terrell Davis after Davis crossed the 2,000-yard mark on the season during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1998.
David Gonzales
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Shannon Sharpe celebrates after catching John Elway's 300th career touchdown pass during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1998.
David Gonzales
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Shannon Sharpe runs onto the field during the pregame introductions before facing the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Ryan McKee
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Shannon Sharpe answers questions from the media following the playoff win over the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe celebrates in the locker room after the Broncos beat the New York Jets in the AFC Championship Game at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 17, 1999.
David Gonzales
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Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe (84) poses at media day for Super Bowl XXXIII on Jan. 26, 1999 in Miami. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
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Shannon Sharpe watches the pregame show before Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
Ryan McKee
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Shannon Sharpe makes a reception and runs the ball down to the 1-yard line during Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe lets fans know who the world champions are after Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe and Terrell Davis celebrate their Super Bowl victory against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe and Tyrone Braxton show the world that they are back-to-back world champions after Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe and John Elway answer questions from the media after beating the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
David Gonzales
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The players and coaches of the Denver Broncos were presented with their second consecutive Super Bowl rings during a ceremony held at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. Pictured here Harald Hasselbach, Neil Smith and Shannon Sharpe.
Ryan McKee
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Shannon Sharpe looks at his cell phone before the Denver Broncos held a press conference at their Dove Valley facility to announce the re-signing of tight end Shannon Sharpe.
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Shannon Sharpe looks at a newspaper before the Denver Broncos held a press conference at their Dove Valley facility to announce the re-signing of tight end Shannon Sharpe.
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Shannon Sharpe talks with head coach Mike Shanahan before the Denver Broncos held a press conference at their Dove Valley facility to announce the re-signing of tight end Shannon Sharpe.
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Shannon Sharpe talks with coaches up in the booth during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at INVESCO Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on August 19, 2002.
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Brian Griese, Shannon Sharpe and Jarious Jackson talk together in the bench area during a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Ravens Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on September 30, 2002.
Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe watches his teammates during pregame drills before a game against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 6, 2002.
Ryan McKee
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Shannon Sharpe watches highlights on the scoreboard during a game against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 6, 2002.
Ryan McKee
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Shannon Sharpe flexes his muscles for the fans during a game against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 6, 2002.
Jamie Schwaberow
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Shannon Sharpe poses for a photo with Pat Bowlen and Mike Shanahan at a Halloween party for players, coaches and corporate partners at Invesco Field.
Jamie Schwaberow
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Shannon Sharpe celebrates with his teammates after a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO on October 20, 2002.
Jamie Schwaberow
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Shannon Sharpe conducts an interview with Suzie Kolber during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on November 24, 2002.
Brett Wilhelm
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Pat Bowlen chats with Shannon Sharpe during the pregame drills before a game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on December 1, 2002.
Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe gets mentally prepared for his game against the Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 15, 2002.
Jamie Schwaberow
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Shannon Sharpe talks to the media after a minicamp session held at the Dove Valley facility.
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Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe (84) makes a one-handed catch for first-down yardage over Indianapolis Colts defender David Thornton (50) during the second quarter in Denver on Monday night, August 25, 2003. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Shannon Sharpe blows a bubblegum bubble before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at INVESCO Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on August 29, 2003.
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Shannon Sharpe watches game action from the sidelines during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 2003.
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Denver Broncos' Shannon Sharpe sings a song as he celebrates in the closing minutes of the Broncos' 37-13 victory over the San Diego Chargers, Sunday Sept. 14, 2003, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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Shannon Sharpe celebrates a touchdown at Invesco Field during a game against the Oakland Raiders at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 22, 2003.
PHOTO:: Trevor Brown
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Shannon Sharpe jokes with Rod Woodson following the Broncos' victory over the Raiders at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 22, 2003.
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Shannon Sharpe celebrates after his touchdown reception against the Detroit Lions at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 28, 2003.
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Shannon Sharpe watches his teammates run drills before a game against the Detroit Lions at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 28, 2003.
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Shannon Sharpe greets Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez after a game on October 5, 2003 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.(AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
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Shannon Sharpe celebrates after his touchdown reception against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 12, 2003.
PHOTO:: Steve Nowland
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Shannon Sharpe makes a reception against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on November 16, 2003.
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Shannon Sharpe is all smiles after his touchdown reception against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on November 16, 2003.
PHOTO:: Jamie Schwaberow
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Shannon Sharpe celebrates his second touchdown reception of the day against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on November 16, 2003.
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Teammates tease and cheer on Shannon Sharpe after his three-touchdown day. He became the all-time leader in touchdown receptions among tight ends during a game against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on November 16, 2003.
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Shannon Sharpe poses for a photo portrait.
PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
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Shannon Sharpe poses for a photo portrait.
PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
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Shannon Sharpe yells at Eddie Kennison on the field during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Shannon Sharpe celebrates after receiving a game ball for his performance against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Shannon Sharpe runs onto the field during the player introductions before a game against the Cleveland Browns at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 14, 2003.
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Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe, left, and running back Clinton Portis look on from courtside seats to watch the Denver Nuggets and Carmelo Anthony host the Cleveland Cavaliers and rookie LeBron James in Denver on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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The Denver Broncos held a press conference at their Dove Valley facility to announce the retirement of Shannon Sharpe.
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The Denver Broncos held a press conference at their Dove Valley facility to announce the retirement of Shannon Sharpe.
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Shannon Sharpe and Steve Atwater join a crowd of thousands to watch as John Elway becomes the first Broncos player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They too would join him in the Hall of Fame over the next two decades.
Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe signs autographs for fans before a preseason NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on September 2, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Masks of former Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe are displayed in the front row of the stadium during an NFL football game at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Jack Dempsey
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Shannon Sharpe gives his enshrinement speech as he's inducted into the Ring of Fame during the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns September 20, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Shannon Sharpe parachutes into the stadium with the Thunderstorm sky-diving team on the day of his enshrinement in the Ring of Fame during the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns, September 20, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Shannon Sharpe parachutes into the stadium with the Thunderstorm sky-diving team on the day of his enshrinement in the Ring of Fame during the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns, September 20, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Shannon Sharpe parachutes into the stadium with the Thunderstorm sky-diving team on the day of his enshrinement in the Ring of Fame during the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns, September 20, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Shannon Sharpe gives his enshrinement speech as he's inducted into the Ring of Fame during the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns September 20, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Shannon Sharpe gives his enshrinement speech as he's inducted into the Ring of Fame during the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns September 20, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Shannon Sharpe gives his enshrinement speech as he's inducted into the Ring of Fame during the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns September 20, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Shannon Sharpe gives his enshrinement speech as he's inducted into the Ring of Fame during the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns September 20, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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John Elway greets Shannon Sharpe, who was enshrined in the Broncos' Ring of Fame during a game against the Browns on Sept. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Jack Dempsey
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Shannon Sharpe, right, poses for photographs with Deion Sanders at Radio City Music Hall at the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2011, in New York. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)
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Shannon Sharpe, right, poses with a bust of himself as his presenter, his brother Sterling Sharpe, stands next to him during the enshrinement ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Tony Dejak
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Shannon Sharpe pulls on his gold jacket as a new Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee at the Civic Auditorium in Canton, Ohio on Friday Aug. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
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Denver Broncos Shannon Sharpe holds up his Football Hall of Fame ring during a halftime ceremony before the second half of a game against the Bengals on September 18, 2011 at Sports Authority Field in Denver CO.
Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus 2011
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Former Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe, clad in Denver Broncos game gloves, helps out during the team's warmup drills prior to action against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta,GA . September 17, 2012.
Eric Lars Bakke/2012 Eric Lars Bakke
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Executive Vice President of Football Operations/ General Manager John Elway chats with former Bronco Shannon Sharpe, present for alumni weekend, after Denver defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 24-17 in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver,Colo. September 14, 2014
Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
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Hall of Fame Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe addresses the players after morning practice Broncos training camp on August 18, 2015 at UCHealth Training Center in Englewood,CO.
Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
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Shannon Sharpe runs out onto the field after being introduced as part of the 1997 Super Bowl team prior to the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Green Bay Packers at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO November 1, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
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Rod Smith and Shannon Sharpe walk out to the field before the Broncos' game against the New England Patriots for the AFC Championship at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016.Photo by Gabriel Christus
Gabriel Christus/© Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) and former Bronco Shannon Sharpe celebrate after Denver beat the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.
Ben Hays/© Ben Hays
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Shannon Sharpe and John Elway celebrate after Denver's victory over the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.
Ben Hays/© Ben Hays
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Shannon Sharpe and Peyton Manning pose for a photo together postgame after Denver defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara, Calif. February 7, 2016 (Photo by Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos/© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos
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John Elway, Gary Zimmerman, Shannon Sharpe and Terrell Davis poses for a photo with Pat Bowlen's bust during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, August 3, 2019.Photo by Gabriel Christus
Gabriel Christus
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Shannon Sharpe poses with his Pro Football Hall of Fame bust at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 11, 2019.Photo by Gabriel Christus
Gabriel Christus/© Gabriel Christus
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Shannon Sharpe remotely films his side of "Undisputed," the FOX Sports talk show that he stars in opposite of Skip Bayless, from the Broncos Media Studio on October 11, 2019. (Photo by Jeremy Rincon)
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