Pat Tillman USO Center opens in Afghanistan
The USO is opening its newest center in Afghanistan in early April, bringing to 123 the number of USO centers worldwide. The National Football League donated $250,000 to the USO last year for construction of the center, named in honor of Pat Tillman. (nfl.com)
Recent Developments of the Pat Tillman Foundation
The family of Pat Tillman is pleased to announce the recent developments of the Pat Tillman Foundation, a private foundation created in Pat's memory following his death on April 22, 2004, fighting for his country.
Pat Tillman Photo Gallery
Photos of Pat Tillman in action with the Sun Devils and of the memorial site set up outside of Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe.
Former Sun Devil Pat Tillman Killed In Afghanistan
Pat Tillman, who walked away from his professional football career to join the Army Rangers, was killed in Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Friday.
ASU Mourns Fallen Solider, Former Sun Devil
Arizona State University is mourning the loss of ASU graduate Pat Tillman, who has been killed in Afghanistan while serving his country with the Army Rangers.
Arizona State Football to Retire No. 42 in Honor of Pat Tillman
At the conclusion of the upcoming 2004 Arizona State football season, the No. 42 will no longer appear on the Sun Devil roster as the jersey worn by Pat Tillman will be retired, Gene Smith, Arizona State Director of Athletics, announced Friday. Tillman, an Army Ranger that was killed in Afghanistan this week, patrolled the defensive backfield from 1994 through 1997, helping the Sun Devils to the 1997 Rose Bowl. His number will be retired in a ceremony at the Nov. 13 Washington State game.
ASU and Arizona Cardinals to Establish Pat Tillman Scholarship Award
In a collaborative effort, Gene Smith, the Director of Athletics for Arizona State, and Michael J. Bidwill, the Vice President and General Counsel of the Arizona Cardinals, announced Friday the creation of the Pat Tillman Memorial Scholarship Award. Tillman, a member of the Army Rangers who was killed in Afghanistan, was a four-year standout for the Sun Devil football team before making an impact in the National Football League with the Cardinals.
Remembering A Great American: Pat Tillman
It took a tragedy, but the sports world finally has a true definition for the word "hero." His name is Pat Tillman. Stories of Tillman's memorable collegiate career and brief NFL stint with the Arizona Cardinals permeated throughout the ASU community faster than the San Jose native could have ever blitzed from the linebacker position or pedaled his infamous bike around campus.
