Pat Tilley

Patrick Lee Tilley (born February 15, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Cardinals (1976–1986). He was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1980 season.

Tilley played football and graduated in 1971 from Fair Park High School in Shreveport. Thereafter, he enrolled at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, where he played for the Bulldogs.

Tilley led the St. Louis Cardinals in receiving from 1978 to 1982 and started every game but one from 1978 to 1985. His best season was in 1981 when he caught 66 passes for 1,040 yards and three touchdowns.

After his football career ended with the 1986 season with the St. Louis Cardinals, Tilley became the area director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and gave motivational messages throughout northwest Louisiana. In his Christian testimony, Tilley said, "When I put God first in my life, my football career boomed." Tilley also coached the Bossier City Battle Wings of af2.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1976 STL 13 5 26 407 15.7 45 1 1977 STL 14 0 5 64 12.8 31 0 1978 STL 16 16 62 900 14.5 43 3 1979 STL 16 15 57 938 16.5 51 6 1980 STL 14 14 68 966 14.2 60 6 1981 STL 16 16 66 1,040 15.8 75 3 1982 STL 9 8 36 465 12.9 34 2 1983 STL 16 16 44 690 15.7 71 5 1984 STL 16 16 52 758 14.6 42 5 1985 STL 16 16 49 726 14.8 46 6 1986 STL 1 1 3 51 17.0 18 0 147 123 468 7,005 15.0 75 37

Playoffs Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1982 STL 1 1 5 55 11.0 23 1 1 1 5 55 11.0 23 1