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Cardinals great Luis Sharpe had a lifelong battle with drugs

(Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) Luis Sharpe

Offensive tackle Luis Sharpe’s fantastic career with the Arizona Cardinals franchise was marred by his crack cocaine addiction.

In the 102-year history of the Arizona Cardinals franchise, there was one left tackle in particular who stood head and shoulders above the rest.

Back in 1982, when the team made its home in St. Louis, the Cards selected the great Luis Sharpe with the 16th-overall pick of the draft. The Cuban-born offensive lineman would go on to enjoy a magnificent stay in the NFL, a career that would last for an impressive 13 campaigns.