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Pat Tillman, NFL player and Army Ranger, killed in action
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Former NFL Player Killed in Afghan Firefight
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Pat Tillman - Wikipedia
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Army Ranger Pat Tillman died in Afghanistan 16 years ago today
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Admirers honor the life of Pat Tillman 15 years after the NFL star-turned-Army Ranger was killed
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The NFL, the MilItary, and the Hijacking of Pat Tillman's Story
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Krakauer Explores Pat Tillman's Death And Cover-Up : NPR
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Admirers honor the life of Pat Tillman 15 years after the NFL star-turned-Army Ranger was killed
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Former Army Ranger fears he shot fallen NFL star Pat Tillman
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2004 American of the Year: Pat Tillman – MATT VEASEY