Charles Woodson
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On May 21, 2013, Woodson returned to the Oakland Raiders on a one-year deal. On October 6 of that year, he tied the NFL record for most career defensive touchdowns (13) with a notable performance against the San Diego Chargers. In 2015, the Raiders announced via Twitter that Woodson would rejoin the team for the season. At the end of the 2015 season, Woodson officially announced his retirement from professional football, closing the chapter on a legendary career that included nine Pro Bowl selections and a Defensive Player of the Year award in 2009.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 7 Oct, 1976
- Age
- 43 yrs
- Occupations
- American football player
Winegrower
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Fremont
- residence
- Ohio
Fremont - Education
- University of Michigan
Fremont Ross High School - Gender
- Male
- Net Worth 2021
- 25 million
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Personal Life and Philanthropy
Charles Woodson is married to April Woodson, and the couple has two children. Outside of football, he developed a strong interest in winemaking and owns a winery in Napa Valley, California.
Woodson is also deeply involved in charitable efforts. He donated $2 million to the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital to support pediatric research. He founded the Charles Woodson Foundation, which raises funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. Additionally, he contributed $100,000 to relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy.
