Pat Tillman Biography: By Bio

Tillman's considerable talent landed him a scholarship to Arizona State University (ASU), which he attended after graduating high school.

Sports embodied many of the qualities I deem meaningful. However, these last few years, and especially after recent events, I've come to appreciate just how shallow and insignificant my role is... It's no longer important.”

Tillman also earned awards for his performance as a student, winning the Clyde B. Smith Academic Award in 1996 and 1997, the Sporting News Honda Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1997, and the 1998 Sun Angel Student Athlete of Year.