Robbie Gould, the kicker of the Chicago Bears, has become the highest paid kicker in NFL history; with his four years contract extension with the Bears. The contract extension will end in 2017, and Gould is paid a huge amount of $15 million including $9 million for it. Regarding the contract, Gould said that being a Bear is an awesome opportunity. He further said that it was important for him to remain a Bear and if he happened to have to hold a trophy, he would love to do it for the Chicago Bears.
Gould started his football career with Penn State playing four years for them. It was in October 2005, the Bears signed him and nine years later he ranks second in scoring in the history of Chicago Bears. Robbie Gould has also been credited as one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history and has been t a pro Bowl and Super Bowl. During the course of these nine years, Gould has been able to convert 86 percent of his field goal attempts.
Robbie Gould has started a public charity called The Goulden Touch in 2011, to help those in need using his ability. As he himself was overlooked heading into the 2005 NFL Draft, he was well aware that there are many people around him who are being overlooked regularly. With the inception of his charity, Gould realized that it is difficult to pinpoint just one specific area of need.
The Goulden Touch at present has partnered with many reputed organizations catering to a wide range of needs around Chicago. Organizing several fundraising opportunities and events and has given more than $100,000 to the individuals and organization in need around the area. Currently Robbie Gould focuses his attention in four areas through his charity. These areas are -
- Education
- Social Services
- Medical Research
- Health and Wellness
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