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Ex-Ball Boy's Career Turnaround

Updated 2026-08-07 12:25 UTC 1 source Positive

Former ball boy Fitzgerald’s career took an unexpected turn after being rehired by the Vikings. Assigned to the receivers, he eventually reached the Hall of Fame.

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How getting fired helped this ex-ball boy reach the Hall of Fame

After firing him, the Vikings rehired Fitzgerald as a ball boy and assigned him to the receivers, a move that shaped his career.

2026-08-07 13:14 UTC