O. J. Simpson

Description: (Former American Football Player Who Was Tried for the Murder of His Former Wife Nicole Brown Simpson)

Orenthal James Simpson was an American football player, commentator and actor. Often referred as ‘the Juice’, his sensational and record breaking career in football led him to numerous other opportunities which became an inspiration for many others. Professionally he played as a running back for eleven seasons with the ‘Buffalo Bills’ in the ‘National Football League’ (NFL). He holds the record of being the first player to cover over 2000 yards in a season. His yards-per-game average of 143.1 in a single season is also a record. While he was at his peak as a football player, he simultaneously and successfully endeavoured in the film world as an actor. After his retirement from professional football he became a football broadcaster and continued with his acting career. His name was inducted in ‘College Football Hall of Fame’ and ‘Pro Football Hall of Fame’. He faced several legal hassles including murder charges of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. In 2007, he was arrested in Las Vegas with several charges including kidnapping and armed robbery. In 2008, he was sentenced to 33 years of imprisonment, with a minimum of nine years without parole. In 2017, he was granted parole, and in 2014, he died from prostate cancer.

Overview

Birthday July 9, 1947 (Cancer)
Born In United States
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Alternative names Orenthal James Simpson, Juice
Height 185 cm
City San Francisco, California
Died on April 10, 2024
Spouse/Ex- Marguerite Whitley (m. 1967–1979), Nicole Brown Simpson (m. 1985–1992)
Parents Jimmy Lee Simpson
Eunice Simpson
Children Aaren Simpson, Arnelle Simpson, Jason Simpson, Justin Ryan Simpson, Sydney Brooke Simpson
Relatives Carmelita Jackson, Melvin Leon Simpson, Shirley Baker

Did you know

Is O. J. Simpson still alive? No, O. J. Simpson passed away on April 10, 2024.
What was O. J. Simpson's infamous trial known as? O. J. Simpson's infamous trial was known as the "Trial of the Century."
Did O. J. Simpson write a book about the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman? Yes, O. J. Simpson wrote a book titled "If I Did It," where he hypothetically describes how he would have committed the murders.
Did O. J. Simpson serve time in prison? Yes, O. J. Simpson served time in prison for a 2008 armed robbery and kidnapping incident in Las Vegas.
What sport did O. J. Simpson play professionally? O. J. Simpson was a professional American football player in the NFL.
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