From Peanut Punch to FBI: Charles Tillman's life of action and conscience
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Former Bears star Charles Tillman, famed for the Peanut Punch, spent eight years as an FBI agent on a street‑level task force before resigning in protest of immigration raids he viewed as politicized; the piece traces his transition from NFL standout to federal agent, his work on high‑stakes cases and as a firearms instructor, his role in first‑response efforts like the Highland Park incident, and his ongoing legacy through philanthropy and a continuing Hall of Fame conversation.
- After Charles Tillman transformed football, he joined the FBI. Then the immigration raids started The New York Times
- From The Athletic: After retiring from the NFL, Charles Tillman, known for his signature “Peanut Punch,” worked as an FBI agent. He loved his coworkers and found honor, integrity, and nobility in their service. Then the immigration raids started. https://nyti.ms/4b facebook.com
- From The Athletic: After retiring from the NFL, Charles Tillman, known for his signature “Peanut Punch,” worked as an FBI agent. He loved his coworkers and found honor, integrity, and nobility in their service. Then the immigration raids started. https://nyti.ms/3 facebook.com
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