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Hello! If you’re looking for a list of the best Larry Fitzgerald rookie football cards, then you’ve come to the right place.
Larry Fitzgerald is one of the most iconic wide receivers in NFL history.
He was drafted third overall in the 2004 NFL Draft, and immediately became one of the most productive receivers in the league.
In his rookie season, Larry caught 58 passes for 780 yards and 8 touchdowns.
He followed that up with an even better sophomore campaign, racking up 103 catches for 1,409 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Larry continued to be a top receiver throughout his career, amassing over 15,000 yards and 110 touchdowns.
His success on the field has made his rookie cards some of the most sought-after in the hobby.
If you're interested in adding a Larry Fitzgerald rookie card to your collection, the experts here at Sports Card Sharks have spent countless hours sifting through each and every one of his rookie cards on the market and have compiled a list of the ones we feel are the best of the best.
FAQs
The rookie cards we select for our lists are judged based on 3 criteria:
- Design / Aesthetics
- Price
- Rarity
At Sports Card Sharks, we tend to go against the grain. We typically aren’t buying what everyone else is buying when everyone else is buying it, so if you’re moving with the masses this may not be the right list for you. Adios!
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Larry Fitzgerald Player Profile
NFL Draft: 2004 (Round: 1 / Pick: 3)
College: University of Pittsburgh
Team(s): Arizona Cardinals
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6′ 3″
Weight: 218 lbs
Date of Birth: August 31, 1983
Pro Bowl Appearances: 11x
Championships: 0x
Career Statistics: View Here
Why We Love Larry Fitzgerald
- He played all 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals
- 2nd All-Time in receiving yards
- Viewed by his peers as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time
Our List of the Top Larry Fitzgerald Rookie Cards
1. 2004 Larry Fitzgerald Fleer Tradition Draft Day Rookie Card
The first card on our Larry Fitzgerald rookie card list is this Fleer Tradition card that has an amazing vintage look and feel to it.
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2. 2004 Larry Fitzgerald Fleer Platinum Rookie Card
This Fleer Platinum rookie card features Larry doing what we can only assume is ridiculously cool Larry Fitzgerald-type stuff on the field. It's also another rookie card with a classic look to it.
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3. 2004 Larry Fitzgerald Topps Finest Gold Xfractor Rookie Card
If you like shiny things just like we do, then you'll love this Gold Xfractor from the Topps Finest set. This rookie card just POPS!
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4. 2004 Larry Fitzgerald Fleer NFL Hot Prospects Notable Notations Rookie Card
This Larry Fitzgerald rookie card features him trying out modeling for the first time ever... just kidding. But he is giving us that "Blue Steel" look and we just can't help but love it.
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5. 2004 Larry Fitzgerald Fleer Inscribed Rookie Card
There is something about that black and white background that make it look like we sent Larry back in a time machine. The card has a really clean, yet old-timey look to it which makes it super unique.
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6. 2004 Larry Fitzgerald eTopps Rookie Card
This Larry Fitzgerald rookie card is a very rare find indeed given the short print run on it.
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7. 2004 Larry Fitzgerald Topps Pristine Refractor Rookie Card #109
We love this rookie card because Larry looks like he's ready to tear the NFL apart. And guess what??? That's exactly what he did over his 17 year career. What a badass.
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8. 2004 Larry Fitzgerald Upper Deck Rookie Premiere Gold Rookie Card
We're big fans of this rookie card strictly because of that super dope film reel on the left side of the card. Those catches look tough and are a nice addition to the primary image on the card.
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9. 2004 Larry Fitzgerald Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Rookie Card
If you've ever read one of our articles then you know we're huge fans of color matched rookie cards (where the accent color matches the uniform). The red on red looks amazing and you get that special shine of the Refractor. This rookie is a must-have for any collector or Larry Fitzgerald fan.
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10. 2004 Larry Fitzgerald Topps Chrome Black Refractor Rookie Card
Topps Chrome was THE set back in the day. You really can't go wrong with any version in this set but we're big fans of the black parallel due to its short print run which makes it one of Larry's most rare rookie cards on the market.
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About the Author:
James Sargent is the Head Writer & Analyst of Sports Card Sharks. His pro sports teams are the Suns, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and Arsenal F.C. Sargent graduated from the University of Arizona so he is an avid Wildcat fan – Bear Down! He is also an outdoor enthusiast, consisting mainly of fishing, camping, and hiking.