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Pat Tillman: Biography

Source: Biography

Shortly after the attacks of September 11, 2001, Pat Tillman decided to leave his job as a football player for the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the Army. He walked away from fame and a $3.6 million contract to defend his country.

This entry was posted in Bold Actions, Taking Risks and tagged People, Sports on July 1, 2025 by Hilary Woods.

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