11,236 yards
Tiger Stadium
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.
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OJ Simpson retired from the NFL at the age of 34. He announced his retirement in 1979 after a successful career primarily with the Buffalo Bills and later with the San Francisco 49ers. His retirement marked the end of a notable career, during which he became a Hall of Fame running back and the first player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season.
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OJ Simpson, 1973
No, OJ never played on a team that made the Super Bowl.
In the 1973 NFL season, O.J. Simpson famously rushed for 2,003 yards. He became the first player in NFL history to surpass the 2,000-yard mark in a single season, achieving this milestone in just 14 games. His record-breaking performance remains one of the most iconic achievements in football history.
OJ's NFL career consisted of playing for the Buffalo Bills between 1969-1977 and the San Francisco 49ers between 1978-1979.
OJ Simpson was the first halfback ever to rush for 2003 yards on December 16 1973 on a 14 game schedule kinda sad how is legacy is destroyed though
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.