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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- American football player / soldier
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- 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
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Pat Tillman born?
November 6, 1976 – April 22, 2004.
Where is Pat Tillman from?
Pat Tillman is from Fremont, California, United States.
What does Pat Tillman do?
Pat Tillman works as American football player, soldier.
How tall is Pat Tillman?
Pat Tillman is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.