Orenthal James Simpson enjoyed a successful career as a star running back, great American football player. Simpson was acquitted on October 3, 1995 for the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman. He was born in 1947, and was known by his knick-names O.J. and "The Juice. Simpson won the Heisman Trophy in 1968, and was installed into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. After his retirement from football Simpson became a sportscaster and an actor. .
During his childhood Orenthal James Simpson had to wear leg braces due to a severe case of rickets, a disease which causes softening and weakening of the bones. This disease didn't stop him from achieving his goal as an athlete. He was bowlegged, a great runner, born in the slums and lived in the projects. The fact that Simpson was a great runner helped him escape the slums and become a football star. If it had not been for football, Orenthal would not have attended school. Simpson wanted to work with youths; he wanted to show them he had something so they would respect him. Willie Mays was his hero, not because he was a great baseball player, but because he had a big house. .
Simpson gained his fame as a star running back for the USC Trojans setting NCAA records. His coach John McKay said "he was not only the greatest player he ever had; he was the greatest player anyone ever had". His achievements included, the most rushing yards gained in one season, the most rushing yards gained in a single game, and the most touchdowns scored in a season. The Juice played with the Buffalo Bills from 1969 to 1977 and the San Francisco 49ers from 1978-79. He finished his professional football career with the San Francisco 49ers, became a sports commentator and began his acting career. His film debuts included the comedy "Naked Gun" where he played an assistant detective, and "The Klansman", where he played a man framed for murder by the police.
