O.J. Simpson was originally famous for being an NFL great - ranked 40th best player in league history

Buffalo Bills OJ Simpson was famous first for being an NFL great

Dec 16, 1973; Flushing, NY, USA, FILE PHOTO; Buffalo Bills running back (32) O.J. Simpson breaks the / USA TODAY via Imagn Content Services,

Before being known for the 1994 trial for the alleged murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and Ronald Goldman, O.J. Simpson was known as one of the greatest talents in NFL history,

During the 1973 Buffalo Bills season, Simpson became the first NFL player to rush for 2,000-yard totaling 2,003 total rushing yards with 12 touchdowns over just 14 games, breaking then current rushing leader Jim Brown's single-season rushing record of 1,863 yards in a single season. Simpson was awarded that year's most valuable player award.

Simpson died of natural causes in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 10, 2024 at the age of 76.

In 2019, the NFL identified the top 100 players in NFL history. Simpson was named the 40th-best player ever in the NFL 100 celebration.

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O.J.’s playing history with analysis and highlights of his career can be found in the YouTube video below:

https://youtu.be/b1cu5ykSda0?si=IXvvD68uZ1z3ZM7Z