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- Full Name: Larry Darnell Fitzgerald
- Born: August 31, 1983
- Birth place: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Height 6'3"
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Position: Wide Receiver
- Attended: Minnehaha Academy and then Valley Forge Military Academy
- College: University of Pittsburgh
- 2003 Walter Camp Player of the Year Award
- 2003 Fred Biletnikoff Award
- He was a ball boy for the Minnesota Vikings
- Was mentored by Randy Moss and Cris Carter
- Height: 6-3
- Pro Bowl selection in 2005 and 2007
- Younger brother, Marcus, plays wide receiver for Marshall University
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Larry Fitzgerald is a wide receiver for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals. Declaring himself for the 2004 NFL draft, Fitzgerald was the fourth overall selection out of the University of Pittsburgh.
On January 28, 2009, news agencies reported that Larry Fitzgerald was willing to restructure his contract if it meant keeping fellow teammate and wide receiver Anquan Boldin. Fitzgerald stated, "Someone asked me a question if I would be willing to do something to help the team, and I said, 'No problem'. This opportunity right here to be playing deep in the postseason, this is an amazing feeling. I'll do whatever it takes to get back to this point going forward in my career."ESPN.com: Fitzgerald to look at restructuring deal (January 28, 2009)
Controversy
Fitzgerald's girlfriend, Angela Nazario is claiming that in October of 2008, she visited him at his Arizona home with their son. An argument followed, during which Fitzgerald allegedly pushed her down and pulled her by her hair across the room.FanHouse: Larry Fitzgerald's Ladyfriend Is Accusing Him... Violent IndividualYears at Pitt
As a highly recruited high school football player out of Valley Forge Military Academy, Larry Fitzgerald decided to stay in his native Pennsylvania and attend the University of Pittsburgh. Considered one of the greatest wide receivers in school history, Fitzgerald won the 2003 Walter Camp and the Fred Biletnikoff awards as a sophomore. In the same year, he was the runner up in the Heisman Trophy balloting. In 2004, he declared himself eligible for the NFL draft.-
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Larry Fitzgerald Questions
Chris Brown on Larry King... 3 AnswersNice bow tie, Chris. Yeah, that man is lying. Notice the way he hesitates, and the trips all over himself to explain that. Think about it, if you were involved ... read more
Was Carrie Prejean unreasonable in the way she acted last night on Larry King Live? 1 AnswerCarrie Prejean was unreasonable on Larry King. If she did her research, she would have known that Larry King wasn't going to ask her what her favorite color is.... read more
Should Larry Johnson be suspended for using an anti-gay slur on Twitter? 2 AnswersIn my opinion, I think what Larry Johnson said in the locker room to reporters qualifies as offensive, I personally would hold it against him, but i find it equ... read more
Knicks Trades: Larry Hughes and Chris Wilcox to Knicks--good deal? 5 AnswersThe quick answer: the Knicks added two players who might help them, sent away players that weren't helping, and didn't do any damage to their salary cap situati... read more -
Larry Fitzgerald Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Arizona Cardinals
- NFL.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 226 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2004




