Larry Fitzgerald to Speak at Senator John McCain's Funeral NFL star Larry Fitzgerald will read a tribute at the funeral for U.S. senator John McCain. Fitzgerald has spent his entire 13-year NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals. During that time, he became a friend of McCain's. Last year, Fitzgerald penned a piece for
Sports Illustrated explaining why he so greatly admires the senator. Following McCain's passing last week, Fitzgerald posted a picture of himself and the politician in Washington, D.C. In addition to Fitzgerald, former Phoenix Coyotes star Shane Doan and Diamondbacks player Luis Gonzalez will serve as pallbearers.