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Packers QB Aaron Rodgers honored with doctorate for charity work

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Aaron Rodgers has been called many things for his football acumen.

The Green Bay Packers quarterback can now be called "doctor."

The two-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl XLV champion received an honorary doctorate of humanities from the Medical College of Wisconsin, the school announced on Thursday.

The honor was given in recognition for his commitment to helping children facing cancer through his work with the college and the MACC (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer) Fund.