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Pat Tillman, born on November 6, 1976 in Fremont, California, United States, was an American football player and soldier. Pat Tillman died on April 22, 2004, aged 27. Schooling on record includes Leland High School and Arizona State University. Recorded honors include National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Arthur Ashe Courage Award and 5 more. The listed height was 180 cm.
My Take
Pat Tillman's story stops me cold every time. He had everything an NFL career offers with the Arizona Cardinals, then walked away from fame and money to enlist after September 11. That kind of conviction, trading comfort for principle, is almost unimaginable, and he paid for it with his life at just twenty-seven. The medals are real and deserved, but what I honor is not the decorations, it is a man who lived exactly by what he believed. The way his death was later mishandled only deepens the tragedy. A genuine, uncompromising life, on the field and off.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pat Tillman
- Name (Japanese)
- パット・ティルマン
- Reading
- ぱっと・てぃるまん
- Born
- November 6, 1976 – April 22, 2004
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Fremont, California, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- American football player / soldier
2. Background
- High school
- Leland High School
- University
- Arizona State University
Awards & achievements
- National Defense Service Medal
- Combat Infantryman Badge
- Arthur Ashe Courage Award
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Parachutist Badge
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Pat Tillman born?
Born November 6, 1976.
When did Pat Tillman die?
Died April 22, 2004, aged 27.
Where was Pat Tillman from?
Pat Tillman was from Fremont, California, United States.
What did Pat Tillman do?
Pat Tillman worked as American football player, soldier.
How tall was Pat Tillman?
Pat Tillman was 180 cm.
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