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The sports world lost one of its most well-known and controversial figures this week, with former NFL great O.J. Simpson dying Wednesday at the age of 76, as his family announced. The longtime running back leaves behind a complicated legacy that includes a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and an infamous 1995 acquittal of double-murder charges.
Here’s a look back at some of the most headlining moments of Simpson’s on- and off-field career:
July 9, 1947
Orenthal James “O.J.” Simpson is born in San Francisco.
Sept. 15, 1967
Simpson debuts at running back for the USC Trojans after two years at the City College of San Francisco. He goes on to lead the nation in rushing with 1,543 yards.
Nov. 26, 1968
Simpson wins the Heisman Trophy after leading the nation in rushing for a second straight year, this time with an NCAA-record 1,880 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Jan. 28, 1969
The Buffalo Bills select Simpson with the first overall pick of the 1969 NFL Draft.
Dec. 17, 1972
After three sub-800-yard seasons to start his NFL career, Simpson completes his first 1,000-yard rushing campaign at the professional level, leading the league with 1,251 yards.
Dec. 16, 1973
Nicknamed “The Juice” for his explosiveness at the center of the Bills’ offense, Simpson becomes the first player in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season, earning the NFL MVP award in the process.
1975Simpson becomes a regular in TV advertisements for Hertz rental cars, going on to become Advertising Age’s Star Presenter of the Year.
Dec. 12, 1976
Simpson wraps his fifth straight 1,100-yard rushing season, which earns him a fifth straight All-Pro and Pro Bowl nod. This also marks the fourth time he’s led the NFL in rushing.
1977Simpson branches further…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-04-11 18:53:09
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