So, How Old Is Larry Fitzgerald, Really?
Alright, gather 'round, folks. I've got a tale to tell about a certain wide receiver who's been tearing up the football field for what feels like forever. You might know him as Larry Fitzgerald, the Arizona Cardinals' very own ageless wonder. But just how old is this guy, anyway?
Now, I know what you're thinking, "Isn't he, like, a hundred or something?" Well, not quite. But let me tell you, when you've been in the league as long as Fitz has, it's easy to feel like you've seen a few dinosaurs roam the Earth.
Born in the '80s? No way!
First things first, let's get this straight: Larry Fitzgerald was not born in the '80s. I know, I know, it's hard to believe. But no, he's not a millennial. He's actually a generation X-er, born on August 31, 1983. That's right, folks, he's a Leo, and if you believe in astrology, that explains a lot about his competitive spirit.
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Now, you might be thinking, "Okay, so he's not a millennial, but he's still pretty young, right?" Well, hold onto your hats, because here's where things get a little mind-blowing.
Older than your favorite '90s sitcom
Larry Fitzgerald was born in 1983. That means he's older than some of your favorite '90s sitcoms! Yes, you heard me right. Full House started in 1987, Friends in 1994, and even Seinfeld began in 1989. So, the next time you're quoting Jerry or laughing at Uncle Jesse, remember, Larry Fitzgerald was already here, catching passes and breaking records.
But wait, it gets even crazier. Fitzgerald is so old (in football years, at least), that he's older than some of his own teammates!
Older than your average rookie
Fitzgerald was drafted by the Cardinals in 2004. That's right, folks, he's been in the league for 17 seasons. To put that into perspective, the average NFL career lasts about 3.3 years. So, Fitzgerald has basically lived three lifetimes on the football field.
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And get this, some of his current teammates weren't even born when he was drafted! For example, Arizona's quarterback, Kyler Murray, was born in 1997, three years after Fitzgerald was drafted. Talk about a generation gap!
Age is just a number, right?
Now, you might be thinking, "Okay, okay, I get it. Larry Fitzgerald is old. But he's still playing at an incredibly high level, so who cares?" And you're absolutely right. Fitzgerald might be one of the oldest players in the league, but he's also one of the best.
He's broken records, won awards, and even caught a pass from his future Hall of Fame quarterback, Kurt Warner, on his very first NFL play. And he's still going strong, proving that age is just a number, and experience is priceless.
So, the next time you're watching the Cardinals play, remember, that guy out there catching passes and making defenders look silly? He's older than your favorite '90s sitcom, and he's not going anywhere anytime soon. Larry Fitzgerald is here to stay, and we're all lucky to be witnessing greatness.
And there you have it, folks. Larry Fitzgerald is 37 years young and still tearing up the football field. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some '90s sitcoms to catch up on. After all, if Fitz can still be this good at his age, maybe there's hope for me yet!