Pat Tillman Personality

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Pat Tillman was born on November 6th, 1976. He was not only passionate for himself but he had a very athletic past. Tillman played football in high school won a scholarship to attend Arizona State University. He excelled there both a student and a football player. Tillman, in 1998 NFL draft by the Cardinals, he then earned a place as a starting player. After the September 11 attacks and the US led invasion of Afghanistan, Tillman was moved to examine his priorities. He elected to turn down a contract with the Cardinals and to enlist in the army after 2001. He then joined in 2002 to be trained for an Army Ranger. He left all of the athletic part behind and went on with fighting for his country.
Tillman was loyal and a very determined person

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