O.J. Simpson

Description:

Orenthal James Simpson, was an American former football running back, broadcaster, actor, advertising spokesman.

Simpson attended the University of Southern California, where he played football for the USC Trojans and won the Heisman Trophy in 1968. He played professionally as a running back in the NFL for 11 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills from 1969 to 1977. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1978 to 1979. In 1973, he became the first NFL player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season. He holds the record for the single season yards-per-game average, which stands at 143.1. He was the only player to ever rush for over 2,000 yards in the 14-game regular season NFL format.

Simpson was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. After retiring from football, he began new careers in acting and football broadcasting.

Overview

Birthday July 9, 1947

Born In San Francisco, California, USA

Alternative names Orenthal Simpson

Height 185 cm

Spouse/Ex- Nicole Brown Simpson February 2, 1985 - October 15, 1992 (divorced),Marguerite Whitley June 24, 1967 - March 1979 (divorced)

Parents Jimmy Lee Simpson

Children Arnelle Simpson

Relatives Carmelita Simpson-Durio (Sibling)

Did you know

Trivia Was considered for the title role in The Terminator (1984), but producers feared he was "too nice" to be taken seriously as a cold-blooded killer.

Quotes [1998, in Esquire Magazine] Let's say I committed this crime . . . even if I did do this, it would have been because I loved her very much, right?

Nickname The Juice

Trademarks Deep baritone voice