History of Shannon Sharpe in Timeline

Shannon Sharpe is a retired American NFL tight end, primarily known for his time with the Denver Broncos. Widely considered one of the best tight ends in NFL history, he holds top-three records for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns among tight ends. Sharpe was the first tight end to exceed 10,000 receiving yards. His accomplishments led to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

June 26, 1968: Shannon Sharpe Born

On June 26, 1968, Shannon Sharpe was born. He would become a Hall of Fame tight end.

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1987: All-SIAC Selection and SIAC Player of the Year

In 1987, Shannon Sharpe was named an All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) selection and the SIAC Player of the Year.

1988: Tigers Record

In 1988, Sharpe led the Tigers' football team to a 7–3 record.

1989: Kodak Division II All-American

In 1989, Shannon Sharpe was selected as a Kodak Division II All-American.

1990: Drafted by the Denver Broncos

In 1990, Shannon Sharpe was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the NFL draft.

1992: First Pro Bowl Selection

In 1992, Shannon Sharpe was selected to his first of multiple Pro Bowls.

1993: Playoff Record

In 1993, Shannon Sharpe tied a postseason record with 13 receptions for 156 yards and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Raiders.

1998: Pro Bowl Selection

In 1998, Shannon Sharpe continued his streak of Pro Bowl selections.

1999: Leaves the Broncos

In 1999, Shannon Sharpe left the Denver Broncos.

2000: 96-Yard Touchdown

In 2000, during the AFC title game against the Oakland Raiders, Shannon Sharpe caught a 96-yard touchdown pass, which was the only touchdown the Ravens scored.

2001: Last Pro Bowl Selection

In 2001, Shannon Sharpe was selected to his last Pro Bowl.

2003: Retires from the NFL

In 2003, Shannon Sharpe retired from the NFL and became an analyst for CBS.

2004: Pick 'em Game Champion

In the 2004 NFL regular season, Shannon Sharpe won the pick 'em game on 'The NFL Today'.

2009: Hall of Fame Nomination

In 2009, Shannon Sharpe was among the finalists for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame but was not selected in his first year of eligibility.

2009: Inducted into the Division II Football Hall of Fame

In 2009, Shannon Sharpe was inducted into the Division II Football Hall of Fame.

November 28, 2010: Hall of Fame Semi-Finalist

On November 28, 2010, Shannon Sharpe was nominated as a semi-finalist for induction into the 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame.

2010: Savannah State's Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

In 2010, Shannon Sharpe was inducted into Savannah State's athletic Hall of Fame.

February 6, 2011: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

On February 6, 2011, Shannon Sharpe was officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

2011: Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction

In 2011, Shannon Sharpe was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, recognizing his outstanding career as a tight end.

September 2013: FitnessRX Cover

In September 2013, Shannon Sharpe appeared on the cover of FitnessRX For Men magazine as a columnist and spokesperson.

2013: Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction

In 2013, Shannon Sharpe was inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame.

February 18, 2014: Departure from The NFL Today

On February 18, 2014, Shannon Sharpe was relieved of his duties as an on-air commentator on 'The NFL Today'.

September 6, 2016: Undisputed Premiere

On September 6, 2016, 'Skip and Shannon: Undisputed' premiered on FS1, featuring Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless.

2016: Joins 'Skip and Shannon: Undisputed'

In 2016, Shannon Sharpe joined Skip Bayless on Fox Sports 1 to co-host 'Skip and Shannon: Undisputed'.

2021: "Apple Podcasts Best of 2021" Selection

In 2021, the episode of 'Club Shay Shay' featuring Bubba Wallace was selected by the Apple Podcasts editorial team on their "Apple Podcasts Best of 2021" list.

February 10, 2023: Lawsuit Filed by Brett Favre

On February 10, 2023, Brett Favre began a lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe for making "defamatory charges" about Favre's involvement in a welfare fraud scheme, the lawsuit was later dismissed.

May 2023: Home Burglary

In May 2023, Shannon Sharpe's Los Angeles home was burglarized, with over $1 million worth of items stolen. He announced a $50,000 reward for information.

May 31, 2023: Departure Announcement

On May 31, 2023, it was announced that Shannon Sharpe would soon leave 'Undisputed' after reaching a buyout agreement with Fox Sports.

August 23, 2023: Joins The Volume

On August 23, 2023, it was announced that Shannon Sharpe and his 'Club Shay Shay' podcast would join The Volume, a digital podcast network founded by Colin Cowherd, under a multi-year deal.

September 4, 2023: Joins First Take

On September 4, 2023, Shannon Sharpe joined 'First Take' as a recurring panelist.

2023: Leaves 'Skip and Shannon: Undisputed'

In 2023, Shannon Sharpe left 'Skip and Shannon: Undisputed' after reaching a buyout agreement with Fox Sports.

February 16, 2024: Contract Extension with First Take

On February 16, 2024, it was officially announced that Shannon Sharpe signed a contract extension to remain on 'First Take'.

June 2024: New Multi-Year Contract with ESPN

In June 2024, Shannon Sharpe officially signed a new multi-year contract extension with ESPN, expanding his role on 'First Take'.

September 11, 2024: Sextape Incident

On September 11, 2024, Shannon Sharpe inadvertently broadcasted a sextape on Instagram Live. He initially denied involvement but later apologized on Nightcap.