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Larry Fitzgerald Sr., Minnesota sports icon, dies at 71

Published June 2, 2026 · Updated June 2, 2026 · NBC Sports

Larry Fitzgerald Sr., a longtime Minnesota sports reporter and father of Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., has died at age 71.

Larry Fitzgerald Sr., a fixture in Minnesota sports since 1978, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, according to his son Marcus. The distinguished journalist built relationships with players and coaches across local teams and covered dozens of Super Bowls during his nearly 50-year career. livefromquarantine.club

The Minnesota Vikings organization expressed sadness, calling him a "trusted voice in Minnesota sports" who was "a dedicated father and a community leader who cared deeply about the Minneapolis-St. Paul area."

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