O. J. Simpson

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was O. J. Simpson born?July 9, 1947
2. Where was O. J. Simpson born?San Francisco, California
3. What is the primary career?Professional football player (running back), actor, and media personality
4. What is the hall of fame inductions?College Football Hall of Fame (1983), Pro Football Hall of Fame (1985)
5. What sport did O. J. Simpson play and why was he famous?O. J. Simpson was a super‑fast football player who became famous for his amazing speed and skill on the field.
6. What record did he break in 1973?In 1973, he became the first player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season, a record that had never been done before.

National Football League (NFL): The highest level of professional American football in the United States.
Running Back: An offensive football player primarily responsible for carrying the ball on running plays.
Heisman Trophy: An annual award presented to the most outstanding player in NCAA football.
Acquittal: A formal verdict of not guilty by a jury or judge in a criminal trial.