SHANNON SHARPE’S brother Sterling Sharpe is set to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.
Sharpe was fired by ESPN this week after being accused of rape in a lawsuit.
Shannon Sharpe played for 13 seasons as a tight end for NFL sides Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens, winning three Super Bowl’s during his career.
The former tight end has become a figure on the screen following his career ending.
But it’s his brother who is set for his big moment this weekend.
SunSport has everything you need to know about Sterling Sharpe.
Who is Sterling Sharpe?
Sterling Sharpe is a former professional American football player, who played in the NFL.
He is well known for his time playing with the Green Bay Packers, playing there between 1988-1994.
The wide receiver was a first round seventh overall draft pick by the Packers in 1988.
In 2002, he was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.
Sterling Sharpe is a five time Pro Bowl winner, and a three time First-team All-Pro player.
What has Shannon Sharpe said?
ESPN confirmed that Shannon Sharpe would not return to the weekday sports debate show.
Shannon Sharpe has apologized for ‘overshadowing’ his brother[/caption]
The departure came just days before Sterling Sharpe is set to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.
Sharpe has said: “They (ESPN) did what they felt they needed to do, and I’m at peace with that.
“But I just wish this thing could have waited until Monday, because I hate the fact that I’ve overshadowed my brother.
“The first two brothers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and this is what the headline’s gonna be for the next few days.
“Bro, I know you told me I don’t have to apologize, but I’m gonna do it one final time tonight and I won’t apologize again.
“I’m sorry that I upstaged you in this manner. That was never my intent.
“You’ve been my hero, you’ve been my role model from as long as I can remember.
“I apologize and I thank all my fans for supporting me, when I was at ESPN and every place that I’ve been – be it Club Shay Shay, Nightcap, Undisputed, ESPN.”
