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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p>Orenthal James "O.J." Simpson was born on July 9, 1947, in San Francisco, California. He was one of four children born to Eunice Simpson, a hospital administrator, and Jimmy Lee Simpson, a chef who also owned a restaurant. His distinctive first name, Orenthal, was suggested by an aunt who admired a French actor by the same name. After his parents divorced when he was five years old, Simpson was raised primarily by his mother.</p>
<p>He attended Galileo High School in San Francisco, where he developed a passion for football despite being an average student. During his teenage years, he was briefly affiliated with a local street gang known as the Persian Warriors. After high school, Simpson enrolled at the City College of San Francisco and later earned a football scholarship to the University of Southern California (USC), where he gained national attention for his athletic abilities. He is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans">African American</a> and holds American nationality.</p>

<h2>NFL Career and Records</h2>
<p>Known as “The Juice,” O.J. Simpson enjoyed a successful professional football career, playing 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) as a running back, most notably for the Buffalo Bills and later the San Francisco 49ers. He became the first player in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single season, achieving the milestone in 1973. Notably, the 2,003 yards were gained in a 14-game season, making this record especially significant, as modern NFL seasons are now 16 games (recently expanded to 17).</p>
<p>Simpson also set another record in 1973 by becoming the fastest player at the time to reach 1,000 rushing yards, doing so in just seven games. He was widely celebrated for his powerful running style and agility, attributes that helped define his career. His accomplishments led to his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.</p>

<h2>Acting and Broadcasting Career</h2>
<p>Following his retirement from professional football in 1980, Simpson transitioned into media and entertainment. He worked as a sports broadcaster and took on acting roles in both television and film. His notable appearances include films such as <em>The Towering Inferno</em> (1974), <em>Capricorn One</em> (1978), and the television mini-series <em>Roots</em> (1977). He also appeared in comedies such as <em>The Naked Gun</em> series, where he was recognized for his comedic timing. Simpson's post-football career helped maintain his public profile throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.</p>
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<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2>
<p>Physically, Simpson stands over six feet tall and has maintained an athletic build shaped by years of training. Weighing approximately 95 kilograms, he has often been noted for his strength and agility, attributes that defined his football career. His personal life, however, has been marked by complexity and controversy.</p>
<p>Simpson married his first wife, Marguerite L. Whitley, in 1967 at the age of 19. The couple had three children together before divorcing in 1979. While still married, Simpson began dating <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Brown_Simpson">Nicole Brown</a>, whom he later married in 1985 after retiring from football. The couple had two children. Their relationship was troubled by allegations of domestic violence, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Brown_Simpson">Nicole</a> filed for divorce in 1992.</p>

<h2>Legal Controversies</h2>
<p>In 1994, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Brown_Simpson">Nicole Brown Simpson</a> and her <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Goldman">friend</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Goldman">Ronald Goldman</a> were found murdered, and Simpson became the primary suspect. The subsequent criminal trial in 1995, often referred to as the “Trial of the Century,” ended in Simpson being acquitted of all criminal charges. However, a civil court in 1997 found him liable for their wrongful deaths, ordering him to pay $33.5 million in damages to the victims' families.</p>
<p>While the criminal trial ended in acquittal, the civil court's ruling significantly impacted Simpson's public image and financial standing. Despite the controversies, his legacy as a professional athlete remains part of NFL history, though it is inevitably intertwined with his legal troubles.</p>

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