Pat Tillman Character Traits

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There’s so many things that can come to mind when you think of the name Pat Tillman. Pat Tillman was that kind of person who everybody wanted in their life. He was a man with many accomplishments in life, was a unique type of person, and a person who everyone looked up to. He wasn’t just a football player, but he was an inspiration to millions of people around the world. Pat Tillman was a man of many traits, but he especially showed determination, selflessness, and loyalty to all.
Pat Tillman had many amazing character traits, but one of the brightest traits he had was having determination. Pat showed this trait when he got selected late in the NFL draft. When he got selected to the Cardinals, the coaches said that they wanted a guy that would

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