Pat Tillman's mom was told about previous award winners — but not Prince Harry: sources

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Pat Tillman's mom was told about previous award winners — but not Prince Harry: sources
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Mary Tillman previously said she was “shocked” Prince Harry was receiving the award named for her son, addin, “There are recipients that are far more fitting.”

The backlash kicked off by ESPN giving Prince Harry the esteemed Pat Tillman Award has turned into a behind-the-scenes clash, sources say.

“While we understand not everyone will agree with all honorees selected for any award, The Invictus Games Foundation does incredible work and ESPN believes this is a cause worth celebrating.”Mary Tillman does not think that Prince Harry is the right choice to be honored with the award named after her son.The Post reached out to Mary Tillman, ESPN and the Pat Tillman Foundation for comment. Pat’s widow, Marie Tillman Shenton, is co-founder and chair of the Pat Tillman Foundation.

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