​Aug 8, 2026; Canton, OH, USA; Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Larry Fitzgerald speaks during the Class of 2026 enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesGLENDALE – Its hard to fit a two decade long football career into a 14-minute speech, but Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald continues to prove his excellence to this day. Saturday saw the enshrinement of the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, including Fitzgerald. Throughout his time in the spotlight, the 42-year-old has been praised for his humbleness and generosity on and off the field. Larry Legend continued to prove those people right with Saturday’s speech filled with gratitude and thanks.From his sons and late father to his past teammates and head coaches, Fitzgerald took his day to reflect on the kindness of others.Hall of Fame enshrinee Larry Fitzgerald raises his fist during the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Grand Parade. August 8, 2026 Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesFitzgerald give thanks to Cardinals fans:Throughout the speech, he talked about his family, starting with his three sons. Devin, Apollo and Milos were all in attendance, including an empty seat at their table for their late-great grandfather. The 11-time Pro Bowler highlighted the qualities of his father that he is grateful for like his endurance and patience throughout life that he has tried to replicate for himself. Fitzgerald already sees those qualities and more in his sons and is determined to be just as a support system to them as his father.He highlighted his time in Minnesota as a ball boy with the Vikings. Dennis Green was the head coach of the time and saw something in the then 14-year-old to push him. The hard work led him to being an unanimous All-American at PITT, and a full circle moment when Green joined the Cardinals and convinced the franchise to draft Fitzgerald third overall.Aug 8, 2026; Canton, OH, USA; Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Larry Fitzgerald poses with his bust and his son Devin Fitzgerald during the Class of 2026 enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesFitzgerald took the time to highlight people inside the Cardinals organization, starting with the late owner Bill Bidwill. He took the time to show the young 21-year-old around the city at all the business and community centers that his family helps at in Arizona.That laid the groundwork for a Fitzgerald’s work across the Valley and starting The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation that focused on youth education, technology access and breast cancer awareness. His efforts earned him the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2016.Feb 4, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald speaks to the media in the press room after being named the co-winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year during the 6th Annual NFL Honors at Wortham Theater. Mandatory Cred