Pat Tillman Honor Run in San Jose takes on deeper meaning for Tillman's hometown (opens in new tab)
Former Sun Devil Football star and Army Ranger Pat Tillman grew up in the rolling hills of New Almaden in south San Jose, California, surrounded by a close-knit community that continues to carry his legacy today.Tillman, a linebacker at Arizona State University and later a safety for the Arizona Cardinals, made a decision that would define his life far beyond football. After the 9/11 attacks, he stepped away from his NFL career to enlist in the U.S. Army. In 2004, he was killed in friendly fi...
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