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Is Pat Tillman's number retired?
A memorial to Tillman was created at Sun Devil Stadium, where he played football for the Sun Devils and the Cardinals. The Cardinals retired his number 40, and Arizona State did the same for the number 42 he wore with the Sun Devils.
What does PT 42 mean in Arizona State?
#42 is the jersey number worn by Arizona State University football star and military veteran Pat Tillman, namesake of ASU's Pat Tillman Veterans Center. The legacy of Pat's life and principles lives on at ASU through our active military, veteran and dependent students, on-campus and online.
Why did Pat Tillman retire?
In the prime of Pat Tillman's career as an NFL safety, and despite a contract offer to remain an Arizona Cardinal for three years and $3.6 million, he stepped away to serve his country eight months after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
How much did Pat Tillman give up?
While this is true, unlike the other soldiers, Pat Tillman left behind a $3.6 million pro football contract when he enlisted. Many people could not understand why he would sacrifice his dream of playing in the NFL for an annual salary of $17,316 in the armed forces.
#42 is the jersey number worn by Arizona State University football star and military veteran Pat Tillman, namesake of ASU's Pat Tillman Veterans Center. The ...