Prince Harry is not compatible to get the Pat Tillman Award at the ESPYs, and it’s impressive that ESPN let him… at least that’s what the late veteran’s mother thinks.
Maria Tillman — mother of former NFL safety Pat Tillman, who joined the U.S. Army after 9/11 and died in a pleasant fireplace incident — spoke to Daily Mail about ESPN selecting Prince Harry to get the ESPY named in Pat’s honor… and, suffice it to say, she’s not proud of the choice.
Tillman says, “I’m surprised why they would choose such a controversial and divisive person to receive the award.”
Mary adds that she thinks there are more people suited to receive the coveted trophy…unsung heroes who don’t have the Duke of Sussex’s grand platform.
Tillman confirms that ESPN did not seek her advice… which is pretty clear given her harsh condemnation of his choice for glory.
If you don’t know… the Pat Tillman Service Award is an annual honor given at the ESPN awards show to an individual or individuals who have served others in a way that embodies the legacy Tillman left behind.
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Last year, glory went to the Buffalo Payments training team for saving Damar Hamlinhis life after he suffered a cardiac arrest in the sector.
It’s worth noting… Prince Harry has strong ties to the military — serving two tours in Afghanistan and founding the Invictus Games for wounded and injured veterans — yet Mary seems less than impressed with his resume.
“Lots of talk about Pat Tillman’s name. American hero… Now there is an award named after him, as there should be in the world of sports, because he is someone who is the definition of selfless. Goes to Prince Harry. That I don’t even presume to be a prince anymore. To see,… photo.twitter.com/eLx3rO2M1h
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By the way, Mary is not alone here — with the head of public speaking at ESPN Pat McAfee as well as criticizing the choice during his presentation on Friday… saying he thinks his community is working hard to “piss people off.”
We’ve reached out to Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation for comment… so far, no response.