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28. Sterling Sharpe

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Sterling Sharpe
Much like our entry with Terrell Davis, we wonder what kind of career numbers Sterling Sharpe would have put up had a neck injury not prematurely ended his career in his prime in 1994.  It is not out of the realm of possibility to think that he could have in the top ten in every major receiving category had he stayed healthy.

Sterling Sharpe was productive in every year he was in the NFL.  Three times he led the league in receptions and was the main go-to target for Brett Favre when the latter joined the Packers.  His apex season was in 1992 when he won the Wide Receiver’s version of the “Triple Crown” where he was the top performer in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.  In joining that elite group, many felt that he was truly the top Wide Receiver in the NFL.

He was still at the top of his game when he was forced to retire at the age of 29.  Had he remained healthy, where would he be on all-time receiving lists, and would he have made the Packers the dynasty?  We’ll never know.

Should Sterling Sharpe be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 87.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.6%
No opinion. - 0.1%
No way! - 1.2%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2000
  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Games Played: 112
  • Notable Statistics: 595 Receptions
    8,134 Receiving Yards
    65 Receiving Touchdowns
    23 Rushing Attempts
    72 Rushing Yards
    9 Punt Returns
    48 Punt Return Yards
    1 Kick Return 
    17 Kick Return Yards
    1 Pass Completion
    1 Pass Attempt
    1 Passing Yard
    79 Approximate Value

    2 Playoff Games
    11 Receptions
    299 Receiving Yards
    4 Receiving Touchdowns
  • Played For: Green Bay Packers
  • College: South Carolina
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 7th Overall in 1988
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (None)
    First Team All-Pro Selections (3) (1989, 1992 & 1993)
    Pro Bowl Selections (5) (1989, 1990, 1992, 1993 & 1994)
    Most Receptions (3) (1989, 1992 & 1993)
    Most Receiving Yards (1) (1992)
    Most Receiving Touchdowns (2) (1992 & 1994)
    Most Receiving Yards per Game (1) (1992)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Receptions (4) (1989, 1992, 1993 & 1994)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards (4) (1989, 1990, 1992 & 1993)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (4) (1989, 1992, 1993 & 1994)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards/Game (4) (1989, 1990, 1992 & 1993)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (4) (1989, 1990, 1992 & 1993)
    Top Ten Finishes: Points Scored (1) (1994)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards From Scrimmage (2) (1989 & 1992)
    Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (1) (1992)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 21. Receiving Yards per Game: 72.6
    63. Receiving Touchdowns: 65
    92. Receptions: 595

Should Sterling Sharpe be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 87.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.6%
No opinion. - 0.1%
No way! - 1.2%
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