He accepted a football scholarship from Boston College, where he became a two-way tackle, playing both offense and defense during his three-year varsity career.
Fitzgerald took great pride in making it work, with his ability to snap the ball 7 yards back without looking.
[4] On January 11, 1982, he announced his retirement due to injuries and Tom Rafferty being already entrenched at the starting center position.
Fitzgerald never appeared in a Pro Bowl, but still became a central part of a strong offensive line in Dallas for most of the decade.
[5] He helped the Cowboys win 2 Super Bowl championships and make playoff appearances every season except one during his time.