Larry Fitzgerald Sr., Father of Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and Minnesota Journalist, Dies at 71

Larry Fitzgerald Sr. — former ISU football player, father of Hall of Famer — dies at 71

Larry Fitzgerald Sr., father of the Football Hall of Famer-to-be wide receiver Larry Jr. and former Indiana State football player, died Monday. He was 71.

Larry Fitzgerald Sr MSR Sportswriter Obituary Minnesota 2026

Larry Fitzgerald Sr., beloved Minnesota sportswriter and longtime Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder columnist who spent more than 45 years advocating for Black athletes and coaches, has died at age 71. The post Rest in Power: Larry Fitzgerald Sr., MSR Sportswriter and Champion of Black Athletes, Dead at 71 appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.

Larry Fitzgerald Sr., Minnesota sportswriter and father of Hall of Fame wide receiver, passes away

Larry Fitzgerald Sr., a longtime Minnesota sportswriter and advocate for Black athletes, has died at age 71, according to a social media post by his family.

Reusse: Larry Fitzgerald Sr. was a proud father, dedicated journalist and an ally to many

The longtime Twin Cities sportswriter with a big laugh died at age 71, two months before his son is to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Larry Fitzgerald Mourns Dad's Death

Larry Fitzgerald is opening up after the death of his father, Larry Fitzgerald Sr., paying homage in a heartfelt tribute that'll have you reaching for the box of tissues.

Longtime Minnesota sports journalist Larry Fitzgerald Sr. dies

Minnesota sports journalist Larry Fitzgerald Sr., whose decades-long career included the distinction of being the first reporter to cover their son playing in the Super Bowl, has died.