The Rock Hands Over $1 Million to Former University
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Wednesday, October 03, 2007
HOLLYWOOD - Wrestler-turned-movie star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has made history at his former college by handing over $1 million to fund football facilities at the University of Miami.
The action man, who played football at the university a decade ago, now becomes the most generous former student athlete in the school's history.
Johnson's cash gift will help to fund renovation in the university's athletic department.
The Miami Hurricanes' football locker room will be renamed in the actor's honor.
In making the donation on Tuesday, Johnson said, "My wife Dany and I have always said that being a student athlete here at the University of Miami has always been a tremendous part of our lives.
"I have said it time and time again, that this program was a launching pad for my success."
Johnson and his wife met at the university. They announced their separation in June.
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