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Former Arizona Cardinals LB Zack Walz reflects on the legacy of Pat Tillman

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Former Arizona Cardinals LB Zack Walz reflects on the legacy of Pat Tillman .

Tillman was tragically killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004 .

Pat 's Run takes place every year since 2005 to benefit the Tillman Foundation .

Walz and Tillman played high school football in northern California and were opponents in an all-star game.

Pat Tillman played with a bigger chip on his shoulder than anybody, Walz says.

Walz: Tillman was a genuine listener and approachable.

He was relatable, approachable and always put himself on the same playing field, he says.

The Hall of Fame has a mosaic of 500 football cards of Tillman that has been kept in display.

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