Former Brophy receiver Devin Fitzgerald to present father at Football HOF
Devin Fitzgerald makes a play in Brophy's game against Hamilton. (Submitted Photo/Patty Kennedy)
CANTON, OH. — Former Brophy and current University of Notre Dame football player Devin Fitzgerald will present his father, Larry, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 enshrinement ceremony.
The news comes following the passing of Larry’s father, Larry Fitzgerald Sr., in June at the age of 71. Fitzgerald Sr., a longtime journalist, was originally supposed to present his son before Devin was asked to step in by his father.
Devin will join his father onstage as they unveil the bronze bust this Sat., Aug. 8.
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CANTON, OH. — Former Brophy and current University of Notre Dame football player Devin Fitzgerald will present his father, Larry, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 enshrinement ceremony.
The news comes following the passing of Larry’s father, Larry Fitzgerald Sr., in June at the age of 71. Fitzgerald Sr., a longtime journalist, was originally supposed to present his son before Devin was asked to step in by his father.
Devin will join his father onstage as they unveil the bronze bust this Sat., Aug. 8.
Brittany Bowyer is a Report for America corps member, covering sports for Independent Newsmedia in Arizona. Report for America places talented journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and regions.
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