Lost in the otherworldly statistics and talents of the names above is that only. Not only did simpson pass brown, but he was the first back to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season. His 2003 yards in 1973 was arguably the greatest season ever. Subscribe to the play index and get access to more data than you can imagine. Simpson rushed for 11,236 yards in an 11year nfl career, and he was the first running back in league history to top 2,000 rushing yards in a season with 2,003 yards in 1973. Simpson led the afc in rushing yardage four times 197273, 197576. Nov 17, 2017 the saints had their first ever shutout against oj simpson and the buffalo bills.
And this was the season that butkus did not make allnfl for the first time. Simpson led the nation in rushing in each of his two seasons at usc, with. For the first time, he took himself out of a game because the pain was unbearable. Seven men in nfl history have rushed for 2000 yards in a season, but only one accomplished it in just 14 games. It was one of the most notorious criminal trials in american history.
When measured relative to the average performance of top rushers in a given season, simpsons 1973 ranks as the seventhbest. Juli 1947 in san francisco, kalifornien ist ein ehemaliger. Jun 11, 2016 through the history of the nfl really, through the history of all team sports o. Jul 21, 2017 simpson rushed for 11,236 yards in an 11year nfl career, and he was the first running back in league history to top 2,000 rushing yards in a season with 2,003 yards in 1973. Published on may 14, 2019 oj simpsons highlights during his time with the buffalo bills. It is also rumored that simpson is the biological father of kriss daughter khloe kardashian. Simpson was the first professional football player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season, a mark he set in 1973. Simpson born july 9, 1947, also known by his nickname, the juice, is a retired american football player. Simpson, the league mvp, surpassed cleveland browns running back jim browns singleseason rushing record of. Historical trends and stat adjustment considerations. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. At that time, his marriage with marguerite was already on shaky ground. Simpsons complicated buffalo bills legacy bleacher.
The 1973 buffalo bills roster included many more players than just o. Simpson simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Simpson began and ended the fourteengame season with bookend fivegame streaks where he ran for at least 100 yards. They took simpson, but he demanded what was then the largest contract in professional sports history. American crime story is an american anthology true crime television series developed by scott alexander and larry karaszewski, who are executive producers with brad falchuk, nina jacobson, ryan murphy, and brad simpson. All told, he led the league in rushing four times 1972, 1973, 1975 and.
Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. May 14, 2019 oj simpson s highlights during his time with the buffalo bills. Inducted into the pro football hall of fame in 1985. Nicole brown simpson 19771992 oj first met nicole in 1977 at the jack hansons beverly hills nightclub the daisy, where she used to work as a waitress. In 1973, simpson became the first player to rush for 2,000 yards he is the only player to do so in a 14game season. Simpson trial, criminal trial of former college and professional gridiron football star o. Oj simpson breaks nfl rushing record cbs morning news. While five other players have passed the 2,000 rush yard mark he stands alone as the only player to rush for more than. In 1973, simpson became the first player to rush for 2,000 yards he is the. Simpson broke the 2,000yard barrier for rushing yards in a season, and was voted nfl most valuable player. Buffalo bills oj simpson rushed for 2000 yards in 14 game nfl.
The cbs morning news report on oj simpson breaking the nfls alltime rushing record. An objective comparison of alltime great nfl running backs to occupy some time over my spring break spring 2011 while keeping my brain sharp essentially doing some productive procrastination i came up with the idea of creating an objective measure of the overall quality of. J made in america focuses on simpson s rise to fame. All told, he led the league in rushing four times 1972, 1973. In 1973, simpson became the first player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. To make simpsons 14game numbers easier to understand and compare, lets look at them on a pergame basis. Born in san francisco, simpson graduate from galileo high in 1965 as a star running back, defensive back and track athlete. The 1973 buffalo bills season was the 14th season for the team and their fourth season in the national football league nfl. Back in the 60s70s before the whole trial and being acquitted of murder debacle o.
Simpson, one of the greatest backs in football history, won uscs second heisman and its second in four years while setting the ncaa single season rushing mark in 1968. Gone was the possibility of the embarrassment of a winless season, but the possibility of simpson was. The record was later broken by eric dickerson in 1984. In registering 2,243 yards from scrimmage over 14 games in 1975, simpson averaged 160 yards per game, second only to priest holmes in 2002. His 1975 record of most touchdowns scored in a season 23 stood until 1983, and his 1973 season rushing record for most yards gained lasted until 1984, when it was broken by eric dickerson. The 1973 buffalo bills roster included many more players. Because it was jim freakin brown, the number had a mythical quality.
The season, which debuted on february 2, 2016, revolves around the o. Simpson, who was acquitted in 1995 of the murder of his exwife nicole brown simpson and her friend ronald goldman. Most of the first episode of the epic fivepart espn documentary, o. Football was the foundation of that, from his heisman trophy at usc to his 2,003yard season in 1973 with the bills. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the baby boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for space exploration and improved air travel. An objective comparison of alltime great nfl running backs to occupy some time over my spring break spring 2011 while keeping my brain sharp essentially doing some productive procrastination i came up with the idea of creating an objective measure of the overall quality of nfl running backs. Simpson murder and the media other free encyclopedias famous sports stars football o. Only 7 players in nfl history have rushed for over 2,000 yards in a season. In 1973, simpson carried 332 times for 2,003 yards in. Jun, 2016 in 1973, simpson had arguably the best season for a running back in nfl history.
Similar to the fictional horror anthology series american horror story, also from murphy and falchuk, each season is presented as a selfcontained miniseries, following separate. With 219 yards in the nexttolast game against new england and a 200yard output in the finale with the new york jets, simpson totaled 2,003 yards, tops for a 14game season. In 1973, simpson had arguably the best season for a running back in nfl history. Oj simpson rushes record 2,000 yards in a season history. The number 2,003 still matters even though his rushing total that year has been surpassed a few times.
Simpson, one of the greatest backs in football history, won uscs second heisman and its second in four years while setting the ncaa singleseason rushing mark in 1968. That ad came in 1979, four years after simpson s first ads for hertz. The report anchored by hughes rudd is from the december 17 1973 edition of the cbs morning news. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Simpson had another banner year in 1975, with 1,817 yards rushing, 426 yards on receptions and a thenrecord 23 touchdowns. May 22, 2015 the cbs morning news report on oj simpson breaking the nfls alltime rushing record. So technically, simpson still holds the record for most yards rushed in a 14game season and is the only player ever to do so. Simpson, the league mvp, surpassed cleveland browns running back jim browns singleseason rushing record of 1,863 yards. Orenthal james simpson is a former american football player, commentator and actor. While six other players have passed the 2,000 rush yard mark, he stands alone as the only player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a 14game season professional football changed to a 16game season in 1978. Simpson 1973 buffalo bills pro football hall of fame. Simpson, dominates the lions rushing for 273 yards. Hes one of seven nfl players to break 2,000 rushing yards in a. Simpson 1973 buffalo bills pro football hall of fame official.
J the juice simpson was a celebrated nlf player and the first to rush over 2,000 yards in a single season. Simpson murder case and is based on jeffrey toobins book the run of his life. Simpson broke the 2,000yard barrier for rushing yards in a. Simpson biography the early years, chronology, usc and beyond, the. Simpson breaks the nfls singleseason rushing record in 1973 the first selection 1969 aflnfl common draft was held by the afl s buffalo bills, after finishing 1121 in 1968. Simpson celebrating with teammates after breaking the 2000 yard mark for rushing in a season, december 16, 1973. Sep 23, 2014 this entry was posted in legends of the fall and tagged buffalo bills, nfl greatest ever runners, nfl history, oj simpson, oj simpson is the first 2000 yard rusher in nfl history, oj simpson runs, san francisco 49ers, the electric company, the juice, usc. The report anchored by hughes rudd is from the december 17 1973 edition. Dec 12, 2019 simpson had another banner year in 1975, with 1,817 yards rushing, 426 yards on receptions and a thenrecord 23 touchdowns. He originally attained stardom as a running back at the collegiate and professional levels, and was the first nfl player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season. Simpson career stats with the buffalo bills and san francisco 49ers. And you may not even know oj simpsons career rushing stats or what records he still holds. Simpson biography the early years, chronology, usc and beyond, the record books, acting and endorsements. Chronology of football birth of pro football history news archive research and preservation center nfl history and stats connect.
The juice was an incredible player just under jim brown, walter payton, barry sanders level amazing. Often referred as the juice, his sensational and record breaking career. The 1973 buffalo bills season was the 14th season for the team and their fourth season in the. Player stats at pfr pro football hall of fame college football hall of fame.
Simpson 1997 the season received critical acclaim, with praise for most of the. Simpson is in the pro football hall of fame, the college football hall of fame and the greater buffalo sports hall of fame. The bills finished in second place in the afc east division and finished the 1973 nfl season with a record of 9 wins and 5 losses, the teams first winning record since 1966. American crime story is the first season of the fx true crime anthology television series american crime story. Nov 02, 2017 and you may not even know oj simpsons career rushing stats or what records he still holds. Buffalo bills stats and statistics for the 1973 nfl season, including rushing, passing, receiving, kickoff returns, punt returns, punting, kicking and defense. Orenthal james simpson or o j simpson is a former american football player, commentator and actor. Simpson had a season low 79 yards while setting a new nfl record in 1973 rushing for 2003 yards. This biography profiles his childhood, life, football and acting career and timeline. Simpson stats pro football hall of fame official site.
His 2003 yards in 1973 was arguably the greatest season ever for a tailback, and his 1975 campaign is right behind it. Simpson still hold the nfl record for yards rushed. Player bio pro football hall of fame official site. Simpson breaks the nfls single season rushing record in 1973 the first selection 1969 aflnfl common draft was held by the afl s buffalo bills, after finishing 1121 in 1968. Jun 11, 2016 so technically, simpson still holds the record for most yards rushed in a 14game season and is the only player ever to do so. Simpsons 1973 season is among the most famous ever. Italic season totals indicate player led all major leagues. In rushing for 2,003 yards over 14 games in 1973, simpson averaged 143 yards per game, still the best singleseason yards per game average in nfl history. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Simpson was acquitted for the murders of his exwife and her friend following a highprofile 1995 criminal trial, dubbed the trial of the century. Simpson s criminal trial for the murders of nicole brown simpson and ronald goldman, dubbed the trial of the century, commenced with. And if we consider yards from scrimmage and touchdowns, 1975 was even better for o.
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