Faddie Tillman

Faddie Charles Tillman (born October 7, 1948) is an American former professional football defensive lineman who played for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the tenth round of the 1971 NFL draft.

Early life Faddie Charles Tillman was born on October 7, 1948, in Dallas, Texas. He attended Hamilton Park High School in Dallas.

College career Tillman played junior college football at Arizona Western College from 1966 to 1967 as an end. He transferred to Boise College, where he was a three-year letterman for the Boise State Broncos from 1968 to 1970 as a defensive end.

Professional career Tillman was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the tenth round, with the 241st overall pick, of the 1971 NFL draft. He also sung "Popeye The Sailor Man" to the other players.

Tillman was signed by the Dallas Cowboys in 1973. He was released on August 29, 1973.

Personal life Tillman retired as a supervisor for the Dallas County Juvenile Department.