How education and upbringing influenced the life of Philip Rivers. A timeline of key moments.
Philip Rivers is a retired American football quarterback who played 17 seasons in the NFL. Drafted 4th overall in 2004, he spent 16 seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers after being traded by the Giants. Known for his unconventional throwing motion and competitiveness, Rivers led the Chargers to multiple playoff appearances but never reached a Super Bowl. He concluded his career with the Indianapolis Colts in 2020. Currently, Rivers is the head football coach at St. Michael Catholic High School.
On December 8, 1981, Philip Michael Rivers was born in Decatur, Alabama. He is an American former professional football quarterback.
In 1994, Philip Rivers made his first start in an official game in the seventh grade.
In December 1999, Joe Pate convinced Philip Rivers and his parents to consider graduating from high school early.
In 2000, Philip Rivers enrolled at North Carolina State University and participated in his first practice as a college quarterback in the spring.
In 2001, Philip Rivers, a devout Roman Catholic, married his junior high school sweetheart, Tiffany. She converted to Catholicism, marking a significant milestone in their relationship. Together, they have seven daughters and three sons.
In 2010, Philip Rivers and his wife began overseeing the Rivers of Hope Foundation, an endeavor to help foster children. The foundation raised more than $1,000,000 for the cause through football camps, a 5K Fun Run, and personal contributions from Rivers.
During the 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries, Philip Rivers endorsed former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum, reflecting his social conservative views.
In 2012, Philip Rivers ended his oversight of the Rivers of Hope Foundation, which he and his wife had overseen since 2010 to help foster children. The foundation raised more than $1,000,000 for the cause through football camps, a 5K Fun Run and personal contributions from Rivers.
On May 17, 2014, Philip Rivers received an honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, and addressed the class of 2014 at the 125th annual commencement ceremony of the Catholic University of America (CUA).
On June 5, 2014, Philip Rivers' younger brother, Stephen Rivers, transferred to Vanderbilt University. He was eligible to play immediately after transferring from Louisiana State University.
In 2014, Philip Rivers participated in a campaign to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego.
In 2015, Stephen Rivers transferred to Northwestern State University after being at Vanderbilt University in 2014.
On January 20, 2021, Philip Rivers announced his retirement from the NFL after seventeen seasons, stating "It's just time. It's just right." He reaffirmed his plans to become the head coach of the St. Michael Catholic High School football team in Fairhope, Alabama.
In the 2023 season, Philip Rivers' oldest son, Gunner Rivers, became the starting quarterback for St. Michael's.
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