O. J. Simpson

O. J. Simpson

Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson , nicknamed "The Juice", is a retired American collegiate and professional football player, football broadcaster, actor, and a currently incarcerated convicted criminal. Originally attaining a public profile in sports as a running back at the collegiate and professional levels, Simpson was the American Football League's Buffalo Bills' first overall pick in the 1969 Common Draft, and the first professional football player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season, a mark he set during the 1973 season. While five other players have passed the 2,000 rush yard...
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quick facts
Birthdate:July 9, 1947
Birthplace:San Francisco, California
Age:64
Height:6' 1"
All Positions Played:Running back
Education:Galileo Academy of Science and Technology, City College of San Francisco
Also known as:The Juice, Orenthal James Simpson, O. J. Simpson

Honors and awards for O. J. Simpson

YearAward
1972 NFL Pro Bowl Most Valuable Player Award
1973 NFL Most Valuable Player Award
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Former football teams for O. J. Simpson

San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Running back
Tenure:1978 - 1979 (1 year)
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
Running back
Tenure:1969 - 1977 (8 years)

Movies with appearances by O. J. Simpson

TitleReleasedRatedGenre
30 for 30: June 17th, 1994 2010 Documentary
O.J.: Monster or Myth? 2010 Documentary
O.J. Simpson: Juiced 2008
The Champions of Troy: Complete History of USC Trojan Football 2005 Sports
The Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult 1994 PG-13 (USA) Parody
C.I.A. Codename: Alexa 1992 PG-13 (USA) Action/Adventure
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear 1991 PG-13 (USA) Parody
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! 1988 PG-13 (USA) Parody
Firepower 1979
Capricorn One 1977 PG (USA) Science Fiction
Killer Force 1976 Action
The Cassandra Crossing 1976 R (USA) Disaster
The Towering Inferno 1974 PG (USA) Disaster
The Klansman 1974 R (USA) Crime Fiction
Classic Cinema: Richard Burton Triple Feature 1951
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Written works by O. J. Simpson

If I Did It
If I Did It
Date published:September 13, 2007

Films about O. J. Simpson

30 for 30: June 17th, 1994
30 for 30: June 17th, 1994
Release date:June 16, 2010
Directed by:Brett Morgen
Genre:Documentary

Education

City College of San Francisco
City College of San Francisco
Location:San Francisco
Founded:August 1935
Colors:Gold, White, Cardinal
Mascot:Ram

City College of San Francisco, or CCSF, is a two-year community college in San Francisco, California. The Ocean Avenue campus, in the Ingleside neighborhood, is the college's primary location. With an enrollment in excess of 100,000 students, City College of San Francisco is the largest community...
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University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Location:Los Angeles
Founded:1880
Colors:Cardinal, Gold
Mascot:Traveler, George Tirebiter

The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university. USC's prominence has closely paralleled the growth of Los...
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NFL players from University of Southern California
NamePositionMost recent team
William Gay Defensive end Pittsburgh Steelers
Mike Williams Wide receiver Seattle Seahawks
Frostee Rucker Defensive end Cincinnati Bengals
Darnell Bing Linebacker Detroit Lions
Matt Cassel Quarterback Kansas City Chiefs
Tom Malone Punter St. Louis Rams
Troy Polamalu Strong Safety Pittsburgh Steelers
Taitusi Lutui Guard Arizona Cardinals
Ryan Kalil Center Carolina Panthers
Carson Palmer Quarterback Oakland Raiders
Mike Patterson Defensive tackle Philadelphia Eagles
Reggie Bush Running back Miami Dolphins
Winston Justice Offensive tackle Philadelphia Eagles
Shaun Cody Defensive tackle Houston Texans
Matt Leinart Quarterback Houston Texans
Lawrence Jackson Defensive end Detroit Lions
Thomas Williams Linebacker Carolina Panthers
Stanley Havili Fullback Philadelphia Eagles
Mark Sanchez Quarterback New York Jets
Brian Cushing Linebacker Houston Texans
Patrick Turner Wide receiver New York Jets
Joe McKnight Running back New York Jets
Rey Maualuga Middle Linebacker Cincinnati Bengals
Everson Griffen Defensive end Minnesota Vikings
Vidal Hazelton Wide receiver Cincinnati Bengals
Ronald Johnson Wide receiver Philadelphia Eagles
Taylor Mays Safety Cincinnati Bengals
David Ausberry Wide receiver Oakland Raiders
Kyle Moore Defensive end Buffalo Bills
Fili Moala Defensive tackle Indianapolis Colts
Jeff Byers Center Carolina Panthers
Kevin Thomas Cornerback Indianapolis Colts
Anthony McCoy Tight end Seattle Seahawks
Damian Williams Wide receiver Tennessee Titans
Charles Brown Tackle New Orleans Saints
Nick Howell Guard New Orleans Saints
Alex Parsons Oakland Raiders
Jordan Cameron Tight end Cleveland Browns
Michael Morgan Linebacker Seattle Seahawks
Allen Bradford Linebacker Seattle Seahawks
Terrell Thomas Cornerback New York Giants
Chauncey Washington Running back Dallas Cowboys
Clay Matthews III Outside Linebacker Green Bay Packers
Steve Smith Wide receiver Philadelphia Eagles
Keith Rivers Linebacker Cincinnati Bengals
Tyron Smith Offensive tackle Dallas Cowboys
Stafon Johnson Running back Washington Redskins
Shareece Wright Cornerback San Diego Chargers
Fred Davis Tight end Washington Redskins
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Hometown of O. J. Simpson

San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Founded:June 29, 1776
Population:1,000

San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland. The only consolidated city-county in California, it encompasses a land area...
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Places O. J. Simpson has lived

Map showing Places Lived by O. J. Simpson
MarkerLocationPopulation
A San Francisco 805,235
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Personal relationships of O. J. Simpson

  • Nicole Brown Simpson
    Nicole Brown Simpson
    6 years
  • Marguerite Whitley
    Marguerite Whitley
    11 years
Significant OtherDate StartedDate EndedDuration
Nicole Brown Simpson Feb. 2, 1985 1992 6 years
Marguerite Whitley June 24, 1967 1979 11 years
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which school did O. J. Simpson attend?
  • A:
    O. J. Simpson studied at Galileo Academy of Science and Technology.
  • Q:
    Where was O. J. Simpson born?
  • A:
    O. J. Simpson was born in San Francisco.
  • Q:
    Which awards honored O. J. Simpson for his outstanding play during his football career?
  • A:
    O. J. Simpson won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award in the 1973 NFL season and NFL Pro Bowl Most Valuable Player Award in the 1972 NFL season.
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Awards & Accolades

  • #1 Draft Pick
    1969
  • Heisman Trophy Winner
    1968
  • Maxwell Award
    1968
  • NFL Most Valuable Player
    1973
  • NL Pro Bowl MVP
    1973
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame
    1985
  • Walter Camp Award
    1968, 1967

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