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Among 638 former National Football League players who served during World War II, 19 were
Pat Tillman, who played for the Arizona Cardinals (news) before becoming an Army Ranger, was killed in Afghanistan (news - web sites).
Among 638 former National Football League players who served during World War II, 19 were killed. Among them:
_Jack Lummus, New York Giants (news), at Iwo Jima. After losing both legs, he reportedly told medics: "Well, it looks like the Giants have lost a good end." He died that night. Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
_Al Blozis, New York Giants, two weeks after he was shipped to France. Considered prospect for Olympic gold after setting a collegiate shot put record at Georgetown University.
One professional football player died in the Vietnam War: Bob Kalsu, an offensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills (news), served in the Army's 101st Airborne Division and was killed by North Vietnamese mortar fire.
Among 638 former National Football League players who served during World War II, 19 were killed. Among them:
_Jack Lummus, New York Giants (news), at Iwo Jima. After losing both legs, he reportedly told medics: "Well, it looks like the Giants have lost a good end." He died that night. Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
_Al Blozis, New York Giants, two weeks after he was shipped to France. Considered prospect for Olympic gold after setting a collegiate shot put record at Georgetown University.
One professional football player died in the Vietnam War: Bob Kalsu, an offensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills (news), served in the Army's 101st Airborne Division and was killed by North Vietnamese mortar fire.