Larry Fitzgerald refuses to call himself "retired" - NBC Sports
Former NFL star Larry Fitzgerald is being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame but refuses to use the word 'retired' to describe his career status. He views his life as a series of transitions rather than an end, citing his grandfather's belief that retirement can be detrimental to one's well-being.
Why it matters
It highlights the evolving cultural perspective on professional athlete transitions and the psychological impact of career labels.
Larry Fitzgerald will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame today, and he’ll turn 43 years old this month. It seems safe to say he’s done playing professional football.
Fitzgerald told the Cardinals’ website that he never plans to use that word to describe where he is in life.
“ I have not committed to retirement ,” Fitzgerald said.
Fitzgerald recalls hearing his grandfather talk with friends about how when people retire, they give up. And giving up is not something Fitzgerald ever wants to do.
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