The Life and Legacy of O.J. Simpson
Football great and cultural icon O.J. Simpson has died at the age of 76 after battling cancer. Simpson was acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman in a highly publicized trial in 1995. He was also known for his successful football career and later for his involvement in a robbery in 2007.
Key Points
- O.J. Simpson was a successful football player and cultural icon
- He was acquitted in the highly publicized murder trial of his ex-wife and her friend
- Simpson faced legal troubles again in 2007 involving a robbery
Pros
- Successful football career winning the Heisman trophy and breaking records in the NFL
- Cultural icon known for his appearances in movies and commercials
- Acquitted of murder charges in a highly publicized trial
Cons
- Involved in controversial legal troubles including a robbery in 2007