The 32 Greatest Running Backs in NFL History


[post_page_title]O.J. Simpson[/post_page_title]
On the field, he was a great football player, who took the running back position to a truly amazing level. However, O.J.’s football accomplishments are overshadowed by his legal issues, particularly with regards to the alleged murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Nicknamed “The Juice,” for his running prowess, O.J. captivated NFL fans by being the first player in NFL history to ever surpass 2,000 yards rushing in a single season. Even more impressively, he achieved the feat in 1973, when the league was still playing a 14-game season.

O.J. Simpson

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