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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 5 MIN

Twin Cities mourn the passing of a ground breaking journalist.

from The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Larry Fitzgerald sr. was more than just the father of Hall of Fame Football player Larry Jr. He was a multi platform sports reporter and all around good guy. He passed away on Monday at the age of 71. His legacy lives on with people he helped along the way like Myron Medcalf. The Star Tribune columnist and ESPN Radio Network host took time to remember one of his mentors on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Larry Fitzgerald sr. was more than just the father of Hall of Fame Football player Larry Jr. He was a multi platform sports reporter and all around good guy. He passed away on Monday at the age of 71. His legacy lives on with people he helped along the way like Myron Medcalf. The Star Tribune columnist and ESPN Radio Network host took time to remember one of his mentors on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

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Larry Fitzgerald sr. was more than just the father of Hall of Fame Football player Larry Jr. He was a multi platform sports reporter and all around good guy. He passed away on Monday at the age of 71. His legacy lives on with people he helped...

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