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Pat Tillman
Born 1976-11-06 · San Jose, California, USA
Patrick Daniel "Pat" Tillman Jr. was an American professional football player who left his career with the NFL to enlist in the United States Army in June 2002 following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He joined the Army Rangers and served several tours in combat before he was killed in the mountains of Afghanistan. The Army initially reported that Tillman had been killed by enemy fire, but the actual cause of his death was later revealed to be from friendly fire. In 2007, the Pentagon released a report ruling Pat Tillman's death as accidental. Tillman was posthumously awarded Purple Heart and Silver Star medals.
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NRTwenty years after Pat Tillman died from friendly fire in Afghanistan, E60 presents new reporting and interviews that shed light on the captivating story of one of the most famous soldiers in U.S. history, whose decision to turn down a multimillion-dollar football contract and enlist in the military drew major national news coverage during the War on Terror.
Pat Tillman: Life. Death. Legacy.
2024
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2022