O J Simpson

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AKA: Orenthal James Simpson, O.J. Simpson, The Juice
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 07/09/1947
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA

biography

Arguably one of the best running backs in NFL history, Simpson gained celebrity carrying the ball for the Buffalo Bills. With a broad handsome face and winning smile, his transition from sports hero to performer was a natural one. Simpson began his off-field assignments by hosting segments of ABC's "Wide World of Sports" and popping up in movies such as "The Klansman", opposite Richard Burton, and "The Towering Inferno" (both 1974), opposite everybody. He became less enchanted with football and more interested in showbiz though he continued to play the game until 1979. Simpson became best Continued

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milestones

Year
Milestone
 
Raised in Potrero Hill section of San Francisco
1969 
Signed to the Buffalo Bills as number one draft pick
1969 
Became one of the highest paid football players in history when signed to a $400,000 four-year contract
1969 
Played for the Bills for nine years
1973 
Broke the previous all-time record held by Jim Brown for yards run in a season with 2,003 yards
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