“It’s Nasty, It’s Smelly”: Larry Fitzgerald Explains Why He Never Left the Cardinals Amid Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction
Larry Fitzgerald spent his entire 17-year career with the Arizona Cardinals, and heading into his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, he’s finally opening up about why he never explored a move elsewhere. “I think at 25 I realized this is a place that I see myself living for the rest of my life,” Larry Fitzgerald told Michael Irvin on The White House.
Larry Fitzgerald remained a loyal Cardinals player throughout his 17-year career, despite contemplating moves elsewhere. He reflected on the decision while discussing his upcoming Pro Football Hall of Fame induction. Fitzgerald told Michael Irvin on The White House that he realized Arizona was where he wanted to stay for the rest of his life.
He appreciated the community and the relationships he built, both with teammates and the city. Fitzgerald acknowledged that he considered leaving at times but never fully pursued it. While he never won a championship, his contributions to the Cardinals were substantial, including 17,492 receiving yards, 1,432 catches, and 121 touchdowns.
His legacy extends beyond statistics, as he takes pride in the work done in the community and the relationships he formed. With his career concluding, Fitzgerald will join the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton on Saturday.
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