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Former NFL star Chad Johnson tips staff $1,000 on just a $14 IHOP bill — his THIRD generous tip in three days — after first visiting Knoxville in Tennessee
- Former six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson showed his generosity
- Saturday morning, he tweeted a $1,000 tip on a $14 bill at a Knoxville IHOP
- It was the third time in three days that the three-time All-Pro left a $1,000 tip
- Johnson was in Knoxville with his daughter, Cha’iel, for an official visit to UT
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Former Cincinnati Bengals widespread Chad Johnson is known for his majestic trail running and electric personality, as well as his generosity.
Johnson often shares images of his philanthropy and did so again on Saturday during his maiden trip to Knoxville, Tennessee.
The 44-year-old accompanied his daughter, Cha’iel, on an official visit to the University of Tennessee.
Cha’iel is a high school star who is currently in her senior year. She is the reigning two-time Florida state champion in the 800 meters.
Chad Johnson has become known for his incredibly generous gestures since his retirement
Johnson dined at an IHOP in Knoxville and tweeted an image of his $14 bill with a $1,000 tip on the receipt.
The six-time Pro Bowler left a note that read “it’s my first time at the Ville, tonight I’m going to the game, but I don’t know the Rocky Top song.”
Cincinnati’s cult hero also tweeted two other bills in the three-day period in which he left $1,000 tips.
The former Cincinnati Bengal is and remains a cult figure within the sports world
The previous day, Johnson also left a $1,000 tip on a $27.37 check, which read “I love you.”
Johnson left the large amount on $27.37 and $341.00 bills for the two days before, with an “I love you” note on them.
The tweets of each receipt were accompanied by the caption quoting the Bible verse “Proverbs 11:25.”
The passage reads: ‘A generous person will prosper; he who refreshes others will be refreshed.’
Johnson made the Pro Bowl six times and was named first-team All-Pro three times
Johnson has become a cult figure among football circles given his keen interest in the game
Johnson captured the hearts and minds of NFL fans across the league during his 11-year NFL career.
Formerly known as Chad Ochocinco, the wideout played 10 seasons with Cincinnati. He was also part of the New England Patriots team during the 2011 season.
In 2012, he signed with the Miami Dolphins, but was released in August of that year after being arrested over a domestic battery charge.