Defensive player for the Arizona Cardinals who, in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, abandoned his professional sports career and enlisted in the United States Army. He died in combat in Afghanistan; probably by friendly fire. Tillman was posthumously promoted to the enlisted rank of Corporal and awarded the Silver Star. Signed book: Maroon & Gold: A History of Sun Devil Athletics. Limited edition #235/250, 2001. Leather bound hardcover, 8.75 x 11.5, 302 pages. Signed on the opening pages by Pat Tillman and ten other famous Sun Devil athletes, including: Herman Frazier, Frank Kush, Rob Evans, Ned Wulk, Baldy Castillo, Pat Murphy, Bill Kajikawa, Bob Winkles, and Dirk Koetter. In fine condition. R&R COA.
