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OJ Simpson's single-season rushing record of 2,003 yards was broken by Eric Dickerson in 1984, who rushed for 2,105 yards. Simpson’s career rushing record of 11,236 yards was surpassed by Emmitt Smith in 2002, who finished his career with 18,355 yards. These achievements marked significant milestones in NFL history, showcasing the evolution of the running back position.
In OJ's NFL career, he scored 76 touchdowns. 61 rushing, 14 pass receiving, and 1 kickoff return.
OJ Simpson was born on July 9, 1947
OJ Simpson hit the milestone of 2,000 rushing yards in a single NFL season during the 1973 season. He achieved this remarkable feat in a game against the New York Jets on December 16, 1973. Simpson finished the season with a total of 2,003 rushing yards, becoming the first player in NFL history to surpass the 2,000-yard mark in a single season.
O.J. Simpson rushed for 2003 yards in the 1973 season. The Bills starting QB that season was Joe Ferguson and the backup was Dennis Shaw.
Walter Payton broke O.J. Simpson's single-game rushing record. Payton gained 275 rushing yards in a 1977 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
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OJ Simpson, 1973
OJ Simpson's single-season rushing record of 2,003 yards was broken by Eric Dickerson in 1984, who rushed for 2,105 yards. Simpson’s career rushing record of 11,236 yards was surpassed by Emmitt Smith in 2002, who finished his career with 18,355 yards. These achievements marked significant milestones in NFL history, showcasing the evolution of the running back position.
In OJ's NFL career, he scored 76 touchdowns. 61 rushing, 14 pass receiving, and 1 kickoff return.
OJ Simpson
OJ Simpson was born on July 9, 1947
OJ Simpson hit the milestone of 2,000 rushing yards in a single NFL season during the 1973 season. He achieved this remarkable feat in a game against the New York Jets on December 16, 1973. Simpson finished the season with a total of 2,003 rushing yards, becoming the first player in NFL history to surpass the 2,000-yard mark in a single season.
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O.J. Simpson rushed for 2003 yards in the 1973 season. The Bills starting QB that season was Joe Ferguson and the backup was Dennis Shaw.