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Found February 04, 2012 on Inside the Bears:
PLAYERS: Charles Tillman,  Walter Payton,  Philip Rivers,  Matt Birk
TEAMS: Chicago Bears,  San Diego Chargers,  Baltimore Ravens

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INDIANAPOLIS — Bears cornerback Charles Tillman is humbled and flattered by the growth of his Cornerstone Foundation, which benefits chronically and critically ill children in the Chicago area. Its impact made Tillman a finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which will be announced Saturday at the inaugural NFL Honors award show. The other finalists are Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers and Matt Birk of the Baltimore Ravens. “It’s true and dear to our heart, and we’re doing some good things,” Tillman said. “I can’t tell you all the opportunities our foundation has been …
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