Pat Tillman Remembered
Saturday April 24, 2004
Pat Tillman was born on November 6, 1976. He died in Afghanistan serving his country on April 22, 2004.
Pat Tillman went to Arizona State University where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in marketing. He had a 3.84 GPA. He was a professional football player with the Arizona Cardinals. Said to be deeply affected by the events of 9/11, Pat Tillman and his brother decided to join the Army Rangers, to serve their country.
In 2001, Pat had turned down a $9 million, contract offer from the Super Bowl champion St. Louis Rams so he could stay with the Cardinals where he felt. Later, he thanked the Arizona Cardinals for the three-year, $3.8 million contract that they offered him to play, but said no thanks--some things are more important.
Tillman is survived by his wife, Marie, his parents, and two brothers.
Here are a few past articles about Pat Tillman that might give you some insight into the kind of individual he was.
NFL Insider
Tillman follows beat of a different drum
March 2003
The article includes with the comment, "You can be sure that Tillman will be prepared for the challenge. He succeeds at just about everything he sets out to do."
The American Spectator
The NFL’s Lonely Hero
December, 2003
"Tillman walked away from a three-year, $3.6 million dollar contract with the Cardinals for an $18,000 salary and plentiful opportunities to get his head shot off. That hasn't happened yet, and God willing it won't."
ESPN
Some choose country over football
May 2002
"Since he has deflected all interview requests and seems intent on allowing his actions to speak for themselves, it is difficult to precisely define Tillman's motivation."
ESPN
Tillman Brothers to Receive Ashe Award
July 2003
"Brothers Pat and Kevin Tillman, who in the midst of professional sports careers chose to serve their country by enlisting in the Army, have been named recipients of the 11th annual Arthur Ashe Courage Award... The award, presented annually to individuals whose contributions transcend sports, will be accepted by Richard Tillman, Pat and Kevin's younger brother...."
Current News Stories and Reports about Pat Tillman's Death
SI.com
Tillman killed in Afghanistan
The Arizona Republic
Pat Tillman Special Tribute Page
Pat Tillman went to Arizona State University where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in marketing. He had a 3.84 GPA. He was a professional football player with the Arizona Cardinals. Said to be deeply affected by the events of 9/11, Pat Tillman and his brother decided to join the Army Rangers, to serve their country.
In 2001, Pat had turned down a $9 million, contract offer from the Super Bowl champion St. Louis Rams so he could stay with the Cardinals where he felt. Later, he thanked the Arizona Cardinals for the three-year, $3.8 million contract that they offered him to play, but said no thanks--some things are more important.
Tillman is survived by his wife, Marie, his parents, and two brothers.
Here are a few past articles about Pat Tillman that might give you some insight into the kind of individual he was.
NFL Insider
Tillman follows beat of a different drum
March 2003
The article includes with the comment, "You can be sure that Tillman will be prepared for the challenge. He succeeds at just about everything he sets out to do."
The American Spectator
The NFL’s Lonely Hero
December, 2003
"Tillman walked away from a three-year, $3.6 million dollar contract with the Cardinals for an $18,000 salary and plentiful opportunities to get his head shot off. That hasn't happened yet, and God willing it won't."
ESPN
Some choose country over football
May 2002
"Since he has deflected all interview requests and seems intent on allowing his actions to speak for themselves, it is difficult to precisely define Tillman's motivation."
ESPN
Tillman Brothers to Receive Ashe Award
July 2003
"Brothers Pat and Kevin Tillman, who in the midst of professional sports careers chose to serve their country by enlisting in the Army, have been named recipients of the 11th annual Arthur Ashe Courage Award... The award, presented annually to individuals whose contributions transcend sports, will be accepted by Richard Tillman, Pat and Kevin's younger brother...."
Current News Stories and Reports about Pat Tillman's Death
SI.com
Tillman killed in Afghanistan
The Arizona Republic
Pat Tillman Special Tribute Page
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