O.J. Simpson

O.J. Simpson, ex-NFL star, gained infamy for his controversial murder trial in 1995.

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Birth Name :

Orenthal James Simpson

Profession :

Football Player

Birthday :

July 9, 1947

Star Sign :

Cancer

Age :

77

Birthplace :

San Francisco, California

O.J. Simpson, nicknamed “Juice” for his speed and agility on the football field, is a former NFL running back and actor who gained notoriety for his 1995 murder trial. Born and raised in San Francisco, Simpson attended Galileo High School, where he excelled in football, baseball, and track. His talent in football earned him a scholarship to the University of Southern California (USC), where he played running back for the USC Trojans from 1967 to 1969. During his time at USC, Simpson earned All-American honors and won the prestigious Heisman Trophy in 1968.

After his college career, Simpson was drafted first overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1969 NFL Draft. He played for the Bills from 1969 to 1977, setting numerous NFL records, including the most rushing yards in a single season with 2,003 yards in 1973. His impressive career led to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. Some of Simpson’s notable achievements include being named NFL MVP in 1973, NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 1973, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, a two-time First-team All-Pro selection, and leading the NFL in rushing yards and touchdowns in various seasons.

Off the field, Simpson married twice, first to Marguerite Whitley from 1967 to 1979, and then to Nicole Brown Simpson from 1985 to 1992. He had four children: Arnelle, Jason, Justin, and Sydney. In 1995, Simpson was involved in a highly publicized murder trial, where he was acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. However, he was later found liable for their deaths in a subsequent civil trial.

Following his football career, Simpson pursued acting, appearing in several films and television shows. He also worked as a sports commentator and broadcaster. Despite his professional successes, Simpson’s life and career have been marked by controversies, including his acquittal in the murder trial and the civil trial. In 2007, he was convicted of an unrelated armed robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas and served time in prison until his release in 2017.