Pat Tillman was the first professional footballer to be killed in combat since 1970. Pat Tillman (November 6, 1976 – April 22, 2004) died in controversy because he was killed in friendly fire. Tillman left his sports career to enlist in the US Army Rangers in May 2002. Tillman had some anti-war views and his death is being investigated because of the rumors and suspicious circumstances surrounding it.

Rory Fanning, Tillman’s friend and fellow soldier, has pledged to walk around America, from coast to coast, in honor of his friend.

Pat Tillman’s death original news.

Pat Tillman’s death and alleged coverup in wiki.

“Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman” by Jon Krakauer - book review.

Keith Olbermann and the Murder of Pat Tillman 7/27/07 video link.

Pat Tillman Tribute video. This contains many photos from Pat Tillman’s life.

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This entry was posted on Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 at 8:47 pm and is filed under Gossip.