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One of the best moments of Super Bowl weekend is always “The Knock,” the moment when new Pro Football Hall of Fame members are welcomed into the exclusive fraternity.
For former Denver Bronco and current resident of the Hall of Fame Shannon Sharpe, this year’s “knock” was a special and historic one. Shannon welcomed his brother, wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, to the club.
“Welcome bro,” said Shannon to Sterling, “to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.” The brothers then shared a long embrace.
“To have this moment — I’ve had some great moments, trust me,” Shannon said. “I’m in the Pro Football Hall of Fame; Super Bowls, All-Pros, what I have going on now in my professional life, this is the proudest moment of my life.”
“I’m happy man, ‘cuz I finally get to follow you at something,” said Sterling.
Shannon and Sterling are the first brothers to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Sterling played for the Green Bay Packers from 1988-1994, amassing 8,134 receiving yards, 65 touchdowns, starting all 112 games he played in during his career. Sterling, Shannon’s older brother, tragically had his career cut short due to a neck injury.
Shannon long admired his brother, even giving Sterling his first Super Bowl ring (Super Bowl XXXII).
Sterling was Shannon’s presenter for the Hall of Fame when the former Bronco was inducted into Canton in 2011.
You can watch the Sharpe brothers’ emotional moment below.