Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald creates scholarship fund to honor late father
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Arizona Cardinals legend and Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald recently lost his father. Larry Fitzgerald Sr. died earlier this month.
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Fitzgerald Jr. is honoring his father with a scholarship — the Larry Fitzgerald Scholarship Fund, partnered with the National Association of Black Journalists. He announced it via social media.
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In the caption, he wrote:
My father would have turned 72 this week, and this is a note I never thought I’d write.
To everyone who has shared kind messages and words of encouragement, thank you. Your stories, memories, and moments with him, some that I didn’t even know about, have meant more than I can put into words. I appreciate each one and am grateful you took the time to share them.
My father was a special person for so many reasons. Beyond being an incredible father, husband, and member of the community, he was a celebrated journalist for nearly fifty years. He took tremendous pride in his profession and in serving the Minnesota community.
To keep his light and legacy alive, we have partnered with the National Association of Black Journalists, an organization that was dear to my father’s heart, to launch the Larry Fitzgerald Scholarship Fund. The fund will support current @nabjofficial student members who are pursuing journalism or communications degrees with an emphasis in sports.
If you are interested in donating, please visit the link in my bio.
My deepest gratitude to everyone honoring his memory.
This is typical Fitzgerald. He was great on the field and legendary off the field. He tirelessly worked in the community and continues to do so with his foundation and other organizations. He was a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for good reason.
Here is the link to his scholarship fund, if you wish to donate.
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