Orenthal James "O.J." Simpson was a running back at USC for the Trojans and then went on to play a majority of his career with the Buffalo Bills from 1969-77. He was the first player to ever run for 2000 yards in a single season.
Mr. Simpson led the college nation in rushing in 1967 when he ran for 1,451 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. In 1968, he rushed for 1,709 yards and 22 touchdowns, earning the Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award, and the Walter Camp Award that year. He also holds the record for the Heisman's largest margin of victory, defeating second place by 1,750 points. Mr. Simpson also won the Walter Camp Award in 1967 and was a two-time consensus All-American.
Mr. Simpson gained 11,236 rushing yards, placing him 14th on the NFL's all-time rushing list. He was named NFL Player of the Year in 1972, 1973, and played in six Pro Bowls. Mr. Simpson was inducted into the Pro Hall of Fame in 1985, his first year of eligibility.
1967 USC vs. UCLA. His 64 yard touchdown run in the 4th quarter tied the game, with the PAT after the touchdown being the deciding factor. This was the biggest play in what is regarded as one of the greatest football games of the 20th century.