Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Fitzgerald is a former professional football player who played wide receiver in the NFL for 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. He is widely considered one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history.
Football Player
August 31, 1983
Virgo
41
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Larry Darnell Fitzgerald Jr., a former American professional football player, is renowned as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. He spent his entire 17-season career with the Arizona Cardinals, amassing over 17,000 receiving yards and 120 touchdowns. Fitzgerald was drafted by the Cardinals as the third overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft.
Apart from his on-field accomplishments, Fitzgerald is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts, including his charity, the Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund. His numerous accolades include 11 Pro Bowl selections, a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, an ESPY Award for Best Comeback Athlete, and a Salute to Service Award from the NFL. Since retiring, Fitzgerald has become a studio analyst for ESPN, making his debut on Monday Night Countdown.
An interesting fact about Larry Fitzgerald is that he holds the unique distinction of being the only NFL player since 1950 to achieve a streak of four consecutive playoff games with over 100 receiving yards and a touchdown catch.