O.J. Simpson is a former American football player, actor, and broadcaster, born on July 9, 1947. He gained fame as a running back in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Buffalo Bills, where he became the first player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season in 1973. Simpson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. In the 1990s, Simpson became widely known for his involvement in a highly publicized criminal trial following the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. The trial captivated the nation and raised discussions about race, celebrity, and the legal system in the United States.