Minnesota sports legend Larry Fitzgerald Sr. dies at 71

Larry Fitzgerald Sr., a fixture in the Minnesota sports scene since 1978, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, according to his son Marcus. The longtime sports reporter was the father of NFL star and future Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald Jr.

The Minnesota Vikings organization expressed sadness over his passing, calling him 'a distinguished journalist and trusted voice in Minnesota sports for nearly 50 years.' Fitzgerald built relationships with players, coaches and staff across local teams and was recognized across the NFL for his coverage of numerous Super Bowls and major sporting events. newsindata.org