Pat Tillman
American football player and soldier
Born
November 6th, 1976
49 years ago
Died
2004
21 years ago — 28 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played safety for Arizona Cardinals
Enlisted in U.S. Army Rangers
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