Robert Wood Johnson
Robert Wood Johnson, commonly known as Woody Johnson, is an American businessman and the owner of the New York Jets, a professional football team in the NFL. Born into the influential Johnson family, he is an heir to the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical fortune, boasting a net worth of approximately $9.2 billion as of 2024. Johnson has also served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom under President Donald Trump. Recently, he made headlines by agreeing to purchase a 43 percent stake in the English Premier League club Crystal Palace, a move that could enhance the club's prospects of competing in the Europa League, following their historical FA Cup victory. His extensive involvement in sports and philanthropy has made him a prominent figure in both business and athletics.
Born on Apr 19, 1945 (80 years old)
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Panama:
Robert Wood Johnson co-founded a company to produce sterile surgical products based on Lister's methods.
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Slovenia:
Robert Wood Johnson is the owner of the New York Jets and purchased shares from John Textor.
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Germany:
Robert Wood Johnson signed a binding contract to purchase shares of Eagle Football for Crystal Palace.
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Monaco:
Robert Wood Johnson is an American businessman who acquired shares in Crystal Palace from John Textor.
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Nigeria:
Woody Johnson has agreed to buy John Textor’s 43 percent stake in Crystal Palace.
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