Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur honors the late Pat Tillman on what would have been his 50th birthday with epic t-shirt
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur made a heartfelt gesture Friday, honoring franchise legend Pat Tillman on what would have been his 50th birthday. LaFleur, who recently made a major quarterback change involving Gardner Minshew, arrived at his media availability wearing a shirt featuring the late safety. The maroon shirt featured an image […] The post Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur honors the…
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur paid tribute to late safety Pat Tillman on what would have been his 50th birthday, wearing a maroon t-shirt showcasing Tillman wearing his No. 40 Cardinals jersey. Tillman, who played college football at Arizona State and joined the Cardinals in 1998, served four seasons with the team and was posthumously recognized for his courage and dedication.
Tillman left football after the September 11 attacks to enlist in the United States Army and was killed in Afghanistan in 2004 at age 27. The Cardinals honored Tillman by retiring his No. 40 jersey and erecting a statue outside State Farm Stadium. LaFleur's gesture was made as the team prepared for their upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks, amid recent roster changes following Jacoby Brissett's departure to the Baltimore Ravens.
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