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O.J. Simpson: Quick Facts

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Times’s investigation adds more intrigue to infamous OJ Simpson case • Oct. 18, 2026, 7:35 PM ET (The Guardian)

Facts

Also Known As Orenthal James Simpson
Born July 9, 1947 • San Francisco • California
Died April 10, 2024 (aged 76) • Las Vegas • Nevada
Awards And Honors All-America team • Pro Football Hall of Fame (1985) • Heisman Trophy (1968)
Notable Family Members spouse Nicole Brown Simpson
Role In O.J. Simpson trial

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O.J. Simpson in a suit and patterned tie, looking to the side while attending his trial at the Clark County Regional Justice Center.
O.J. Simpson, wearing a white Buffalo Bills helmet with a red buffalo logo and a blue jersey, sits on the bench during an NFL game.
O.J. Simpson
O.J. Simpson stands in a courtroom with clenched fists and a neutral expression after being found not guilty, flanked by defense lawyers F. Lee Bailey and Johnnie Cochran Jr.
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Steve Young, wearing a blue plaid jacket and floral tie, smiles while standing on the field at Levi's Stadium with red stadium seats and fans in the background.
Steve Young
American football player
Deion Sanders
Deion Sanders
American football and baseball player
Wide receiver Randy Moss of the Minnesota Vikings in uniform holding a football on the field before a National Football League Championship game.
Randy Moss
American football player
Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice
American football player
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Earl Campbell
American football player
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Ronnie Lott
American football player
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Tony Dorsett
American football player
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Bruce Smith
American football player
Dickerson, Eric
Eric Dickerson
American football player
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach, wearing jersey number 12 and holding a football, runs on the field during a game with cheerleaders visible in the background.
Roger Staubach
American football player
Lawrence Taylor
Lawrence Taylor
American football player
Barry Sanders, wearing a Detroit Lions helmet and jersey number 20, looks toward the camera on the sidelines during a football game.
Barry Sanders
American football player
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Jim Kelly
American football player
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Y. A. Tittle
American football player
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John Riggins
American football player
Archie Griffin
Archie Griffin
American football player
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Doug Flutie
American football player
Joe Montana stands smiling in a dark pinstripe suit and patterned tie in front of a Sports Illustrated event backdrop.
Joe Montana
American football player
Franco Harris
Franco Harris
American football player
Bill Walsh
Bill Walsh
American football coach

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