Shannon Sharpe's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Shannon Sharpe. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Shannon Sharpe is a former American football tight end, renowned as one of the best ever to play the position. He spent 14 seasons in the NFL, mainly with the Denver Broncos. Sharpe holds high rankings among tight ends in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns, and was the first tight end to surpass 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

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

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

1989: Kodak Division II All-American

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

1992: Pro Bowl Selection

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

1993: Postseason Record

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

1998: Pro Bowl Selection

In 1998, Shannon Sharpe was selected to the Pro Bowl.

2001: Pro Bowl Selection

In 2001, Shannon Sharpe was selected to the Pro Bowl.

2009: Hall of Fame Finalist

In 2009, Shannon Sharpe was among the 17 finalists being considered for enshrinement at the Pro Football Hall of Fame but was not selected.

2009: Inducted into 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 Nomination

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: Induction into Pro Football Hall of Fame

On February 6, 2011, Shannon Sharpe was 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.

2013: Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction

In 2013, Shannon Sharpe was inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame, with Savannah State University also retiring his No. 2 jersey.

2021: Apple Podcasts Best of 2021

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