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.

Luis Sharpe, a 3-time Pro Bowl selection widely regarded as the best left tackle in Cardinals franchise history, has died at the age of 65.

The Cardinals’ family is mourning the loss of former 1982 1st Round pick, tackle Luis Sharpe, of UCLA who passed away today at the age of 65. High school: Southwestern (Detroit, Michigan, U.S.)