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Larry Fitzgerald Hall of Fame induction

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In early August 2026, Larry Fitzgerald was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2026. The ceremony in Canton, Ohio, followed the death of his father, Larry Fitzgerald Sr., on June 1. During his induction speech, Fitzgerald reflected on his 17-season career with the Arizona Cardinals, during which he recorded 1,432 receptions and 17,492 yards. He expressed gratitude to his fans and paid tribute to his late father, a former sports media professional in Minnesota who died at age 71 from complications including sepsis and prostate cancer. Fitzgerald also addressed his perspective on post-career life, stating his refusal to use the term ~~"retired."~~ ‘retired.’ He explained that he views his life as a series of transitions rather than an end to activity, a philosophy influenced by his ~~grandfather's~~ grandfather’s view that retirement can be detrimental to ~~one's~~ one’s well-being. Following his Hall of Fame induction, the Arizona Cardinals announced on August 10, 2026, that they will retire Fitzgerald’s No. 11 jersey and induct him into the team’s Ring of Honor. The ceremony is set for October 25 during halftime of a game against the Denver Broncos at State Farm Stadium. Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill stated that no one wearing a Cardinals uniform is ‘more deserving of the honor,’ citing Fitzgerald’s impact on the organization and community.

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