Ottis Anderson

Ottis Anderson

Ottis Jerome "O.J." Anderson is a former American football running back. He was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979, and the MVP of Super Bowl XXV in 1991 when playing with the New York Giants. He played college football at the University of Miami. Anderson was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was a football and track star at Forest Hill High School in West Palm Beach, Florida before graduating in 1975. He went on to attend the University of Miami on a full athletic scholarship and earned a degree in Physical...
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quick facts
Birthdate:January 19, 1957
Birthplace:West Palm Beach, Florida
Age:55
Education:University of Miami
Also known as:Ottis Jerome "O.J." Anderson, Ottis Jerome Anderson

Honors and awards for Ottis Anderson

YearAward
1990 Super Bowl MVP
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Former football teams for Ottis Anderson

New York Giants
New York Giants
Tenure:1986 - 1992 (5 years)
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
Tenure:1979 - 1986 (7 years)

Education

University of Miami
University of Miami
Location:Coral Gables
Founded:1925
Colors:Green, Orange, White
Mascot:Sebastian the Ibis

The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key. As of 2009, the university currently enrolls 15,629 students...
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NFL players from University of Miami
NamePositionMost recent team
Antrel Rolle Cornerback New York Giants
Bryant McKinnie Offensive tackle Baltimore Ravens
Eric Winston Offensive tackle Kansas City Chiefs
D. J. Williams Outside Linebacker Denver Broncos
Chris Myers Center Houston Texans
Leon Williams Linebacker Kansas City Chiefs
Ed Reed Free Safety Baltimore Ravens
Ray Lewis Linebacker Baltimore Ravens
Vince Wilfork Nose tackle New England Patriots
Jonathan Vilma Linebacker New Orleans Saints
Willis McGahee Running back Denver Broncos
Santana Moss Wide receiver Washington Redskins
Rashad Butler Offensive tackle Houston Texans
Roscoe Parrish Wide receiver San Diego Chargers
Jon Beason Linebacker Carolina Panthers
Andre Johnson Wide receiver Houston Texans
Brandon Meriweather Safety Washington Redskins
Greg Olsen Tight end Carolina Panthers
Devin Hester Wide receiver Chicago Bears
Reggie Wayne Wide receiver Indianapolis Colts
Frank Gore Running back San Francisco 49ers
Baraka Atkins Defensive end Dallas Cowboys
Kellen Winslow II Tight end Seattle Seahawks
Calais Campbell Defensive end Arizona Cardinals
Kenny Phillips Safety New York Giants
DeMarcus Van Dyke Cornerback Oakland Raiders
Graig Cooper Running back Philadelphia Eagles
Javarris James Running back Arizona Cardinals
Tavares Gooden Linebacker San Francisco 49ers
Bruce Johnson Cornerback New York Giants
Darryl Sharpton Linebacker Houston Texans
Allen Bailey Defensive end Kansas City Chiefs
Leonard Hankerson Wide receiver Washington Redskins
Colin McCarthy Linebacker Tennessee Titans
Sam Shields Cornerback Green Bay Packers
Jason Fox Offensive tackle Detroit Lions
Damien Berry Running back Baltimore Ravens
Brandon Harris Cornerback Houston Texans
Jimmy Graham Tight end New Orleans Saints
Chase Ford Tight end Philadelphia Eagles
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Hometown of Ottis Anderson

West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, Florida
Population:8,659

West Palm Beach, is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and is the most populous city in and county seat of Palm Beach County, the third most populous county in Florida with a 2010 population of 1,320,134. The city is also the oldest incorporated municipality in South...
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Places Ottis Anderson has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Ottis Anderson
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A Florida 19,057,542
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which school did Ottis Anderson attend?
  • A:
    Ottis Anderson was a student at the University of Miami.
  • Q:
    Where was Ottis Anderson born?
  • A:
    Ottis Anderson was born in West Palm Beach.
  • Q:
    Which awards recognized Ottis Anderson for his outstanding play on the football field?
  • A:
    Ottis Anderson received the Super Bowl MVP in the 1990 NFL season.

Awards & Accolades

  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
    1979

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