Pat Tillman
American football player and soldier (1976-2004) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 27
Patrick Daniel Tillman was an American professional football player for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) who left his sports career and enlisted in the United States Army Special Operations in May 2002 in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.
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Tillman's Arizona Cardinals jersey on display alongside his military jacket and other items at the NFL Experience during Super Bowl XLVI.
Tribute to Cpl Tillman at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Georgia. The plaque that was initially displayed inaccurately stated Tillman was in an enemy ambush. The plaque has since been corrected to accurately reflect the circumstances surrounding Corporal Tillman's death.
Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
A memorial to Tillman was created at Sun Devil Stadium, where he played football for the Sun Devils and the Cardinals.Awards
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His service in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as his subsequent death, received media attention, especially when it was discovered he had been killed by friendly fire.
