Gerald Ralph Sharpe (17 March 1946 – 17 December 2019) was an English professional football player and coach who played as a winger.
Born in Gloucester, Sharpe played for Bristol City,[2] as a winger/inside-forward renowned for his skill and exceptional pace.
A series of impressive performances for Bristol City attracted interest in Sharpe from some of the leading clubs in England.
With his potential seemingly about to be realised, it all came to an end on 16 January 1971 when he suffered a career-ending broken leg during a match with Middlesbrough at Ashton Gate.
[4][5] A move to the USA followed where he had coaching roles at teams including Jersey Shore Boca and Chesapeake United.