I know that this is reserved for the best of the best, but what he did was no less than amazing. Gave up millions of dollars, fame to serve his country in Afghanistan.
I think his heroics during a tough period in our nation's history warrant it. I think you have to wait ten years since they last played, but I am not sure if this true when they have passed away.
Especially in this era of so many egocentric players who play more for money than the game or pride (not that they are all like that)
2006-11-13 02:17:19 · 12 answers · asked by bjmarchini 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Pat Tillman is and should be considered one of our "true" heros in this day and age. If the Hall of Fame had a better hero, I cannot think of any.
2006-11-13 02:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by J J ! 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This deifying of Pat Tillman really needs to end. So he gave up millions. Others give up other things to go fight in wars. The point should be what did he die for? So you could drive a gas guzzling SUV? Look, I'm all for honoring heroes but he was shot by his own troops! it happens in war to many soldiers but how is that a heroic way to die? It's freakin' stupid way to die and I'm sure if you asked any soldier they'd agree.
Just because he decided to do what he did does not make him a HOF player. Good for him to follow his heart but where did it get him? Shipped home in a coffin and we are no closer to peace in Afghanistan than we were when it all started.
It's just a tragedy all around and I wish the Tillman family well. The honor the Cardinals gave him is enough. I'd sooner see a charity set up in Tillman's name to help the oppressed women and children of Afghanistan to educate them and help them never ever have to endure the Taliban misogynists in power again.
There is too muh simplification of issues such as Tillman and any other deaths on all sides in both Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11.
2006-11-13 16:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by fugutastic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't agree with you more about Tillman being a stand up guy. He is epitome of a player, citizen and a human being, but I don't think that he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. If anthing he might be in his own corner. He was a hardworking player but didn't stand out more than other superstars. Don't get me wrong I repect the hect out of him and his brother for what they did, but he should be in the hall of fame for it, maybe if they had a humanitarian award then that would be good.
On a side note: what is up with the statue they made of him for the new stadium? It looks like the Predator. I know the pose was a picture of him and all but they could have done a better job. It looks awful!
2006-11-13 10:30:50 · answer #3 · answered by Grant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a bit sticky. First off with the controversy surrounding his death, no one really knows what happened there. That aside, he really doesn't belong as more than a footnote in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as his heroism is separate from the game. The Hall of Fame is not the place for that, but who's to say the Cardinals couldn't find a better way to honour him.
2006-11-13 11:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by Gwydyon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... as heartless as it may sound. Back in the day when players didn't make nearly as much, guys went off to war... anyone remember WW2? You don't see every football player who died in WW2 given a bust in Canton. As noble and patriotic a thing as Tillman did, the Hall is not there for patriotic men, it's there for the best of the best in football... which he wasn't one of. On many other teams he wouldn't even have been honored by being put into the "Ring of Honor." It just so happens that the Cardinals have sucked so bad, for so long, ther really haven't had anyone else to honor in such a way. All respect for Tillman, but no Hall of Fame for him.
2006-11-13 10:32:55 · answer #5 · answered by crazyhorse3477 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think so. Not everybody in the Hall of Fame was a great player. It is what you contributed to the game. I think what he did to represent himself and the NFL was heroic, and should always be remembered. If not the hall of fame, they should consider retiring number 40 for every team.
2006-11-13 10:33:31 · answer #6 · answered by clone1973 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. As much as I respect the man for what he did, many other players, that had better NFL careers, also went into the service to defend their country. One that comes to mind is Rocky Bleier, who had started his career with the Steelers, got drafted & went to Vietnam & got a large part of his foot blown off, returned to the Steelers even with this wound & became a valuable member of the Steelers Super Bowl teams of the '70's. He hasn't been considered for the "Hall" & he had a very productive carrer & played on a 4 time Super Bowl champion.
2006-11-13 16:06:29 · answer #7 · answered by preacher55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Should likely be put in American grade school history textbooks as someone who gave all for his country as a shining example of patriotism that kids might relate to ( I'm Canadian for what it's worth ) -- but the HOF is for what happens ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD -- no more, no less
-- i.e, Lawrence Taylor was a mess off the field, but re-defined his position sideline to sideline, hence, he got in -- there's too many "amazing" stories of overcoming hardship (esp. during WWII) that would qualify guys outside of the on-field stuff -- so I'd say, based on his on-field career, he doesn't warrant going in.
2006-11-13 15:31:27 · answer #8 · answered by marxcds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question. You should put in a suggestion to the Football Hall of Fame because I am going to.
2006-11-13 10:27:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think so
Pat Tillman was good only at getting killed by his own peers
2006-11-13 11:37:42 · answer #10 · answered by Atreides1998 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋