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O. J. Simpson

Orenthal James Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024), nicknamed "the Juice", was an American football player, actor, and media personality. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons—nine with the Buffalo Bills—and is regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time. His success is widely considered to be overshadowed by…

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Known for
Football career · murder trial · robbery case
Born
Orenthal James Simpson (1947-07-09)July 9, 1947 San Francisco, California, U.S.
Children
5
College
CCSF (1965–1966) · USC (1967–1968)
Criminal charges
Armed robbery · kidnapping
Criminal penalty
33 years imprisonment · 9 years without parole

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Early life

College football and track career

NFL career

Career highlights

Acting career

Broadcasting career

Endorsements

Marriages to Marguerite Whitley and Nicole Brown

Legal history

Personal life

In popular culture

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O. J. Simpson

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O. J. Simpson

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related to 1990s · 28
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related to Film and television · 27
O. J. Simpson → According, Al Cowlings, American Tragedy, Bobby Hosea, Bumper Robinson, Conan O'Brien, David Roberson, Don Ohlmeyer, During, In, In CBS's TV, In Fox Network's TV, Lori Jo Hoekstra, Macdonald, Macdonald's, NBC, Norm Macdonald, Prior, Raymond Forchion, Saturday Night Live
related to Other legal issues · 9
O. J. Simpson → If, In, In February, Miami-Dade County, October, Ritchie, Simpson, The Juice, William
Criminal status · 4
O. J. Simpson → Acquitted (1995), Convicted (2008), Discharged from parole (2021), Paroled (2017)
related to External links · 4
O. J. Simpson → Discogs, IMDb, Pro-Football-Reference, Simpson
Criminal charges · 3
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Known for · 3
O. J. Simpson → Football career, murder trial, robbery case
Occupations · 3
O. J. Simpson → actor, Football player, sports broadcaster
College · 2
O. J. Simpson → CCSF (1965–1966), USC (1967–1968)

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O. J. SimpsonBornOrenthal James Simpson (1947-07-09)July 9, 1947 San Francisco, California, U.S.1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonChildren51.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonCollegeCCSF (1965–1966)1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonCollegeUSC (1967–1968)1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonCriminal charges.mw-parser-output ul.cslist,.mw-parser-output ul.sslist,.mw-parser-output ul.andlist,.mw-parser-output ul.andlistoxford{margin:0;padding:0;display:inline-block;list-style:none}.…1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonCriminal chargesArmed robbery1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonCriminal chargeskidnapping1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonCriminal penalty33 years imprisonment1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonCriminal penalty9 years without parole1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonCriminal statusAcquitted (1995)1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonCriminal statusConvicted (2008)1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonCriminal statusParoled (2017)1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonCriminal statusDischarged from parole (2021)1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonDiedApril 10, 2024(2024-04-10) (aged 76) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonHigh schoolGalileo (San Francisco)1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonKnown forFootball career1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonKnown formurder trial1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonKnown forrobbery case1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonListed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonListed weight212 lb (96 kg)1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonNFL draft1969 (1st round, 1st overall pick)1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonOccupationsFootball player1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonOccupationsactor1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonOccupationssports broadcaster1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonOther nameThe Juice1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonPositionRunning back1.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonReceiving touchdowns141.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonReceiving yards2,1421.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonReceptions2031.00infobox
O. J. SimpsonRushing average4.71.00infobox

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