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Suggested ReadingNew posts to the Football forums:O.J. SimpsonBorn: Orenthal James Simpson - July 9, 1947, - San Francisco, California Drafted: The Buffalo Bills selected O.J. Simpson No. 1 overall in the 1969 NFL Draft. Years Played: 1969-1979 Position Played: Running Back Played For: Buffalo Bills (1969-77), San Francisco 49ers (1978-79) Alma Mater: University of Southern California Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 1985 Uniform Number: 32 Nickname: The Juice Best Known For: Unfortunately, as great of a football player as O.J. Simpson was, he will always be remembered most for being accused of murdering his former wife and her friend. Best Season: O.J. Simpson's greatest season came in 1973 when he rushed for 2,003 yards. He was the first running back to surpass the 2,000-yard mark and the only one to do it in a 14-game season. College Highlights: Two-Time All-America AP and UPI College Athlete of the Year (1968) Heisman Trophy winner (1968) Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame (1983) NFL Career Totals: Rushing - 2,404 Carries for 11,236 Yards and 61 Touchdowns Receiving - 203 Receptions for 2,142 Yards and 14 Touchdowns NFL Highlights:
NFL Most Valuable Player (1973) First player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season (1973) Unanimous All-Pro Won Four NFL Rushing Titles (1972,73,75,76) Named All-Pro Five Straight Years (1972-76) Named to Six Pro Bowls Pro Bowl Player of the Game (1973) Inducted into the Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame (1991) Suggested ReadingNew posts to the Football forums: |
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