Ever since the National Football League announced to honor an American professional Football Legend who played for Arizona Cardinals, Pat Tillman, netizens have been going gaga as they flooded the social media platform, know about his wife and net worth
Everyone seemed to be recalling the late professional footballer who decided to quit his sports career to enlist in the US Army.
Although many know about the huge sacrifice of the Cardinals’ defensive back, however, there are many who want to know more about his family, so, here’s all the details.
Who is Marie Tillman wife of Pat Tillman, her family, second husband, children and net worth
For those who are not familiar with Pat, let us tell you, the late Army officer was born in San Jose, California, wherein he started his football career from his high school.
After completing his high school, Pat went on to study at the Arizona State University and started playing for the Sun Devils.
After witnessing his fantastic performance, the Arizona Cardinals drafted him in the 1998 NFL Draft as the 226th pick.
If you’re wondering about Pat’s parents, let us tell you, Pat was born to Mary and Patrick on November 6, 1976.
Apart from him the couple also had 3 more children. According to his siblings, Pat was a caring and protective brother and a natural leader.
Pat was joined by her brother Kevin when he enlisted in the Army. The two brother served together in the 75th Ranger Regiment in Fort Lewis.
Pat Tillman Wife
In 2002 before enlisting in the Army, Pat married his high school sweetheart, Marie Tillman. Soon after their marriage, the late player went on to join the Army.
However, his wife supported him fully in his decision. After his death in 2004, Marie co-founded a foundation under her husband’s name, Pat Tillman foundation. To date, she still chairs the foundation.
Apart from being the co-founder of the foundation, Marie is also an entrepreneur. She started a company named Mac and Mia which is named after her children.
Earlier she has written a book titled “The Letter: My Journey Through Love, Loss, and Life.”
Her Net Worth
If you’re wondering about the net worth of the co-founder of the Pat Tillman Foundation, let us tell you, as per several reports, Marie’s net worth is estimated to be somewhat around $3million.
Marie remained the widow of the late player until 2020, before remarrying to Joseph Shenton, with whom she shares 2 children Mac and Mia.
If you’re curious about Marie and Pat’s kids, let us clear, the couple did not have any kids together.
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