06/20/2026
We are extremely grateful you are continuing your dad’s legacy. He taught us a small whisper grows into a monumental echo.
My father would have turned 72 this week, and this is a note I never thought I’d write.
To everyone who has shared kind messages and words of encouragement, thank you. Your stories, memories, and moments with him, some that I didn’t even know about, have meant more than I can put into words. I appreciate each one and am grateful you took the time to share them.
My father was a special person for so many reasons. Beyond being an incredible father, husband, and member of the community, he was a celebrated journalist for nearly fifty years. He took tremendous pride in his profession and in serving the Minnesota community.
To keep his light and legacy alive, we have partnered with the National Association of Black Journalists, an organization that was dear to my father’s heart, to launch the Larry Fitzgerald Scholarship Fund. The fund will support current NABJ student members who are pursuing journalism or communications degrees with an emphasis in sports.
If you are interested in donating, please visit the link here: http://bit.ly/49WrT5U
My deepest gratitude to everyone honoring his memory.
📸: Minnesota Twins
