First reported by Kevin McCabe, former Cardinals Luis Sharpe died peacefully of heart failure on Friday. He was 65 years old. Sharpe was a first-round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982 and he was their starting left tackle for 13 seasons from 1982-1994. He made three Pro Bowls and named to the All-Pro second team twice.

Sharpe was born in Havana, Cuba, but grew up in Detroit after arriving at 4 years old and became a highly touted standout at Southwestern High School.

Longtime Cardinals left tackle Luis Sharpe, a three-time Pro Bowler who spent his entire 13-year NFL career with the franchise, has died at age 65.