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Larry Fitzgerald named to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Summary
Larry Fitzgerald was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class and will be formally inducted on August 8 in Canton, Ohio.
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Larry Fitzgerald has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class. The announcement came during the NFL Honors and included teammates and rivals who have been prominent in recent decades. Fitzgerald learned of his selection in a moment involving Randy Moss, and he has shared public comments expressing humility and gratitude. The selection is being framed by the Arizona Cardinals and others as a recognition of his long career.
Key details:
- Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2026 class, which also includes Drew Brees, Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly and Roger Craig.
- Learned of the selection when Randy Moss, who first saw Fitzgerald as a Minnesota Vikings ball boy, revealed the news while wearing a Hall of Fame shirt.
- Spoke after the NFL Honors, saying the news was still sinking in and that meeting the class brought new emotions.
- Posted a message thanking his family, the NFL, teammates, coaches, the Arizona Cardinals, and the Red Sea for their support.
- Induction is scheduled for August 8 in Canton, Ohio, and Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill released a statement praising Fitzgerald's career and character.
Summary:
Fitzgerald's election recognizes a lengthy and widely noted NFL career and places him among the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. He has described the announcement as an emotional moment and has offered public thanks to those who supported him. The formal induction is set for August 8 in Canton, Ohio.
