O. J. Simpson
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
5
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Records
Simpson's football achievements are historic. He was the first NFL player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season, a feat he accomplished in just 14 games. His Heisman Trophy victory margin remains the largest in award history. He was inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and was named to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. His sprint relay team at USC set a world record in 1967.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Inducted for his NFL career.
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted for his college career at USC.
NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
Named to the all-time team as one of the greatest players in NFL history.
NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
Named to the all-decade team for the 1970s.
Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame
Inducted into the team's Wall of Fame.
Rankings & Lists
NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
Records & Feats
First NFL player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season
Simpson rushed for 2,003 yards in 1973, becoming the first to break the 2,000-yard mark.
Largest Heisman Trophy victory margin
Simpson won the 1968 Heisman by 1,750 points over the runner-up, a margin that may still be the largest in award history.
Most rushing yards per game in a season (143.1)
Simpson's 1973 season average of 143.1 yards per game remains an NFL record for a 14-game season.