OJ Simpson
O.J. Simpson is a former football player, actor & broadcaster known for his record-breaking season and the infamous 1995 murder trial he was acquitted of.
About
OJ Simpson is a former American football running back and actor who rose to fame in the 1960s and 70s. He won the Heisman Trophy and the NFL Most Valuable Player award while playing for the Buffalo Bills and was later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is also recognized for his involvement in the controversial murder trial of his ex-wife.
OJ Simpson Timeline
5 Interesting Facts about OJ Simpson
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First Running Back to Rush for 2000 Yards
O.J. Simpson was the first running back in the NFL to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single season (1973).
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Won Heisman Trophy in
In 1968 O.J. Simpson won the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the top college football player of the year.
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Played Professional Football for 11 Years
O.J. Simpson played professional football for 11 seasons, beginning with the Buffalo Bills in 1969 and ending with the San Francisco 49ers in 1979.
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Played in Six Pro Bowls
Simpson was selected to six Pro Bowls and named a First Team All Pro five times during his career.
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Arrested for Double Homicide in
In 1994 O.J. Simpson was arrested on charges of double homicide for the deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. He was acquitted of all charges in 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions
OJ Simpson is a former American football star and actor, born on July 9, 1947, and currently 76 years old. He is best known for being the first NFL player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season, as well as his highly publicized 1995 murder trial.