Aside from being a part of the United State Army, Pat Tillman was a football player who played for ASU and Arizona Cardinals. He died in a friendly fire on May 2008 in Afghanistan.
To honor Pat Tillman, Arizona State Devils will use a special uniform in the game against Southern California on November 04.
According to CBSSPORTS, this is part of wide-range “Salute to Service” initiative. Apart from honoring Pat Tillman the new ‘Brotherhood’ will also include named of ASU player/coach who served in U.S. Military on their helmet. The uniform was designed by Adidas and Pat Tillman Foundation.
On October 23, Darren Rovell ESPN reporter showed photos of the new Arizona State Devils uniform. He caption,”“Brotherhood” uniforms on 11/4 will honor Pat Tillman, active military & vets. Helmet has names of ASU vets.”
FIRST LOOK: Arizona State “Brotherhood” uniforms on 11/4 will honor Pat Tillman, active military & vets. Helmet has names of ASU vets. pic.twitter.com/IIzhKm3Vde
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 23, 2017
The new uniform captured plenty of feedbacks from the people which also includes their opinion on NFL player protest. Here are comments from social media:
“There must be a Pat Tillman American sportsmanship award. He embodies the true spirit of what’s it’s like to be an AMERICAN!”
“What a man! This is a real American hero! I guarantee he wouldn’t have taken a knee!! And he is one of the reasons nobody in the NFL should.”
“This RITE here is one of the many reasons why you NFL players should be standing during the national anthem pat tillman gave his life 4 this country and you players think got it so rough how quickly you get about this great soldier who gave his life protecting a way of life and your freedom. You players are sicken me.”
“I salute support respect honor thanks u sir for the service here in the United States of America God bless you sir.”
“Everone who takes a knee.. remember this AMERICAN Pat Tillman did this for you!
“He was a real American Hero! Those kneeling b__ in the NFL could learn a thing or two from him.”
“If the Su Devils are going to wear commemorative uniforms to honor Pat Tillman, then they had better win.
Article Source: CBSSPORTS and Darrell Rovell/Tweeter Photo Credit: AZCentral and CBSSPORTS
