O. J. Simpson

Date of Birth: July 9, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Orenthal James “O.J.” Simpson, born July 9, 1947, in San Francisco, California, is a former American football running back, broadcaster, actor, and convicted felon. Simpson played college football for the USC Trojans, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1968. He was then drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 1969 NFL Draft. Simpson achieved fame as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, becoming the first player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season in 1973. After retiring from professional football, Simpson transitioned to a career in acting and sports commentary. He appeared in films such as “The Naked Gun” series and worked as a commentator for NFL games. However, his life took a dramatic turn in 1994 when he was accused of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Simpson’s trial, often referred to as “The Trial of the Century,” ended in his acquittal in 1995, though he was later found liable for their deaths in a civil trial. In 2007, Simpson faced legal troubles again when he was arrested and subsequently convicted for armed robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was sentenced to 33 years in prison, with the possibility of parole after nine years. Simpson was granted parole and released from prison on October 1, 2017.

5 Interesting Facts about O. J. Simpson

1. O.J. Simpson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.

2. He was nicknamed “The Juice” during his football career.

3. Simpson won the Heisman Trophy in 1968 while playing for the University of Southern California.

4. He rushed for over 2,000 yards in a single NFL season in 1973, a record at the time.

5. Simpson had a successful acting career, appearing in movies like “The Naked Gun” series and television shows.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from O. J. Simpson

1. “The day you take complete responsibility for yourself, the day you stop making any excuses, that’s the day you start to the top.”

2. “I have always wanted to be liked and respected.”

3. “I didn’t beat her. I just pushed her out of bed.”

4. “I’m absolutely, 100 percent, not guilty.”

5. “I have always wanted to act.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, O.J. Simpson’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

O.J. Simpson has five children: Arnelle Simpson, Jason Simpson, Aaren Simpson (who tragically died in a swimming pool accident in 1979), Sydney Brooke Simpson, and Justin Ryan Simpson.