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he went on to wear the number 28 at galileo high school, and the number 32 at city college, the same number he made famous with the buffalo bills. >> everyone knew oj simpson in the 70s as one of the most dynamic athletes in america, and he certainly was, you know, at the top, top of the list for the nfl. >> carmen policy, a retired executive for the 49ers and a director for the bay area sports hall of fame, says he first met o.j. towards the end of his career when he came home to play for san francisco in 1978. >> but even if he wasn't playing in the game, even if he wasn't producing on the field, you might say he was still scoring with the fans. >> but in the 90s, the nfl mvp and tv star's notoriety became tied to a tragedy. >> o.j. didn't live just one life. he lived to the second life that began with the murder trial that changed everything. that's what makes his life the second half, such a greek tragedy because he had risen to such a high level as a performer and as an individual, and then came crashing down. >> and despite his polarizing reputation, policy says the board never
he went on to wear the number 28 at galileo high school, and the number 32 at city college, the same number he made famous with the buffalo bills. >> everyone knew oj simpson in the 70s as one of the most dynamic athletes in america, and he certainly was, you know, at the top, top of the list for the nfl. >> carmen policy, a retired executive for the 49ers and a director for the bay area sports hall of fame, says he first met o.j. towards the end of his career when he came home to...
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he hit his stride on the gridiron, first at galileo high school, then at usc. simpson would eventually set records and gained national and international stardom in the nfl, in television, and in major hollywood movies. but the specter at what many believe he did on bundy drive in brentwood in june 1994, colors how the country will forever see the man known as the juice. i don't believe that that time will be on oj's side. >> i don't think he will ever be a sympathetic figure. we have never seen an athlete have such a fall from grace and nothing, even his exceptional, athletic prowess. it was eclipsed by what became the trial of the century. >> after his acquittal, simpson tried to embrace the spotlight. in the third act of his life, he went golfing and gabbing about the famous case and the supposed culprit, who never got caught. simpson even wrote a book about his theories, but he never returned to pretrial celebrity. instead and the initials oj became synonymous with being a social pariah. >> audiences were much more divided on o.j. in that third act than they
he hit his stride on the gridiron, first at galileo high school, then at usc. simpson would eventually set records and gained national and international stardom in the nfl, in television, and in major hollywood movies. but the specter at what many believe he did on bundy drive in brentwood in june 1994, colors how the country will forever see the man known as the juice. i don't believe that that time will be on oj's side. >> i don't think he will ever be a sympathetic figure. we have...
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he played at galileo high school in san francisco and graduated in 1965. then he went on to attend city college of san francisco before transferring to the university of southern california in 1967. >>> to the east bay now where, later this afternoon, officials with the port of oakland are set to vote on a controversial plan to change the name of the oakland international airport . they are considering adding san francisco bay to the airport's name, in hopes of boosting travel. they say a lot of people are familiar with the region and they fly into sfo even if they're closer to the east bay. the proposed name change is not going over well across the bay in san francisco. the city attorney wants to ground oaklands plan, sending a strong letter in opposition, threatening to sue. the argument there, that the change violates the trademark on sfo . the san mateo county board of supervisors also voted to oppose. we spoke with some travelers at oakland's airport this morning who say the name change could lead to some confusion. >> i mean, i get it. this is oaklan
he played at galileo high school in san francisco and graduated in 1965. then he went on to attend city college of san francisco before transferring to the university of southern california in 1967. >>> to the east bay now where, later this afternoon, officials with the port of oakland are set to vote on a controversial plan to change the name of the oakland international airport . they are considering adding san francisco bay to the airport's name, in hopes of boosting travel. they...
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he went on to wear the number 28 at galileo high school and the number 32 at city college, the same number he made famous with the buffalo bills. >> everyone knew oj simpson in the 70s as one of the most dynamic athletes in america, and he certainly was, you know, at the top, top of the list for the nfl. carmen policy, a retired executive for the 49ers and a director for the bay area sports hall of fame, says he first met o.j. towards the end of his career when he came home to play for san francisco in 1978. but even if he wasn't playing in the game, even if he wasn't producing on the field, you might say he was still scoring with the fans. >> he remembers the distinct way o.j. made people feel, the way crowds would react and the way people would respond to o.j, you know, and it's o.j. it's almost like, you know, a taylor swift effect. >> you know, that kind of thing. >> but in the 90s, the nfl mvp and tv stars notoriety became tied to a tragedy. >> o.j. didn't live just one life. he lived to the second life that began with the murder trial that changed everything. that's what makes his li
he went on to wear the number 28 at galileo high school and the number 32 at city college, the same number he made famous with the buffalo bills. >> everyone knew oj simpson in the 70s as one of the most dynamic athletes in america, and he certainly was, you know, at the top, top of the list for the nfl. carmen policy, a retired executive for the 49ers and a director for the bay area sports hall of fame, says he first met o.j. towards the end of his career when he came home to play for...
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potrero hill housing project, became a sports star at galileo high school and san francisco city college before leaving for usc and super stardom, then, of course, eventually infamy. abc seven news reporter amanda delcastillo looks back on simpson's complicated life and controversial life. >> we'll do. on a third down and 21, o.j. simpson led several lives in the late 60s and 70s. >> he was considered one of the greatest athletes in the country . the juice, as he was called, was born in san francisco, married his high school sweetheart when he was 19, simpson went to usc, where he was an all-american and a heisman trophy winner in 1968. he played nfl football for the buffalo bills, the first rusher to ever gain 2000 yards in a single season. after nine years in buffalo, he came home to play his final two years for the san francisco 49 ers. a hall of fame career i'll never let you guys down, man. >> i'll i'll live up to the honor of being in this hall and being on your team with athletic ability and charisma. >> o.j. became a celebrity. he starred in commercials, television shows and in m
potrero hill housing project, became a sports star at galileo high school and san francisco city college before leaving for usc and super stardom, then, of course, eventually infamy. abc seven news reporter amanda delcastillo looks back on simpson's complicated life and controversial life. >> we'll do. on a third down and 21, o.j. simpson led several lives in the late 60s and 70s. >> he was considered one of the greatest athletes in the country . the juice, as he was called, was...
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he graduated from galileo, high school and then went to city college of san francisco before taking his967. simpson ended that career in san francisco with the forty-niners during the 1979 season. and that reporter rick chambers takes a look back at his career and the controversial case that captivated the country. >> we the jury in the above entitled action find the defendant or jump on james simpson not guilty of the crime of murder. >> it was the trial of the century. oj simpson star football player and hollywood actor accused of savagely murdering his ex-wife, nicole brown and her friend ron goldman. an estimated 150 million people watched the verdict come in life. the trial was broadcast in classrooms at workplaces and even on the oprah winfrey show where audience members both cheered and cried as he was acquitted. emotions usually falling along racial lines. before the trial. simpson was a popular actor starring in naked gun movies. he gained fame in college, though, winning the heisman trophy while playing football for usc. nicknamed the juice. he went on to the nfl and shattered
he graduated from galileo, high school and then went to city college of san francisco before taking his967. simpson ended that career in san francisco with the forty-niners during the 1979 season. and that reporter rick chambers takes a look back at his career and the controversial case that captivated the country. >> we the jury in the above entitled action find the defendant or jump on james simpson not guilty of the crime of murder. >> it was the trial of the century. oj simpson...
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. >> reporter: family friend timothy allen remembered him as a multi talented athlete at galileo high school, then later at san francisco city college. >> my mother called me and said, you need to get on and come over, because he is playing basketball here. he was a city college student at the time, but he was so famous. >> reporter: from city college, he was recruited he won the heisman trophy. as a buffalo bill, he was a star running back and nfl mvp. since the return to his hometown to round out his career with a san francisco 49ers and he became one of the first pro athletes to move into media and becoming a sports analyst, and starring in movies. >> nobody does it better. >> he was a really popular, well-known and well-liked figure for a lot of americans prior to the trial. i think that is why the murder trial caught people so offguard. >> reporter: after his acquittal in criminal court, he was found liable in civil court for singh to turn over most of his earnings to the victims families. he was tried and convicted in las vegas of armed robbery and serving nine years in prison.
. >> reporter: family friend timothy allen remembered him as a multi talented athlete at galileo high school, then later at san francisco city college. >> my mother called me and said, you need to get on and come over, because he is playing basketball here. he was a city college student at the time, but he was so famous. >> reporter: from city college, he was recruited he won the heisman trophy. as a buffalo bill, he was a star running back and nfl mvp. since the return to his...
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simpson first caught people's attention at galileo high school, then went on to san francisco city college before being recruited to unc where he won the heisman trophy. >> we are proud of what he accomplished as a kid out of san francisco. >> reporter: east bay professor of history says that before the murder trial and made a lasting impression on popular culture. >> having the cameras in the courtroom dramatically transformed the entertainment industry. a lot of people credited with the birth of reality television. >> reporter: in his acquittal, it was also complicated for the country to understand. >> an individual with a lot of wealth was able to beat a murder rap, so some people saw through that lens. a lot of people saw this race lens. the o.j. simpson trial is shortly after the abuse of rodney king and the trial of the officers. >> reporter: later found liable for the murders in civil court forcing him to turn over most of his future earnings to the victims families. armed robbery and kidnapping serving nearly nine years in prison. in today's announcement, his family revealed that h
simpson first caught people's attention at galileo high school, then went on to san francisco city college before being recruited to unc where he won the heisman trophy. >> we are proud of what he accomplished as a kid out of san francisco. >> reporter: east bay professor of history says that before the murder trial and made a lasting impression on popular culture. >> having the cameras in the courtroom dramatically transformed the entertainment industry. a lot of people...
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family and friends remember him as a multitalented athlete at galileo high school, then at san francisco city college. he played in the nfl for 11 seasons, inducted into the pro football hall of fame and later had a successful tv and film career. while he was acquitted in criminal court, o.j. simpson was ultimately found liable for the death of his wife and her friend in a civil trial. he served prison time in nevada for a separate charge of armed robbery and kidnapping. >>> convicted murderer released from prison early is behind bars again this afternoon. he is accused of a woman who was walking on a trail in concord. he pleaded not guilty today to , assault and robbery charges. investigators say that he randomly attacked a woman who had just gotten off and was walking on a trail monday evening. police say that he pushed her to the ground and stole her purse. the woman fought back and with the help of a good samaritan was able to call police. officers arrested him on a train . will be joining us at 6:00 with her full report. >>> all lanes just reopened on i-80 in san francisco after a d
family and friends remember him as a multitalented athlete at galileo high school, then at san francisco city college. he played in the nfl for 11 seasons, inducted into the pro football hall of fame and later had a successful tv and film career. while he was acquitted in criminal court, o.j. simpson was ultimately found liable for the death of his wife and her friend in a civil trial. he served prison time in nevada for a separate charge of armed robbery and kidnapping. >>> convicted...
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high school. he became a star football player at usc, won the heisman trophy before cementing his legacy as one of football's greatest running backs. during his 11 seasons in the nfl. afterward, he turned to acting, films, television, and commercials. for a time, simpson, it seemed, was on top of the world. >> everything worked for o.j, everything was was seemingly perfect. he's got this, this, this idealistic marriage with nicole brown simpson. and then in the early 90s, we know, obviously, they get divorced and then everything changed. >> in 1994, simpson was arrested for the killings of his ex-wife and her friend ronald goldman. what followed was called the trial of the century. millions watched daily, a case that led to public debate about issues including police misconduct, race, celebrity and domestic abuse. simpson was acquitted and vowed to find the real killer. no one else was ever charged. simpson later went to prison in las vegas after being convicted of armed robbery and the kidnaping
high school. he became a star football player at usc, won the heisman trophy before cementing his legacy as one of football's greatest running backs. during his 11 seasons in the nfl. afterward, he turned to acting, films, television, and commercials. for a time, simpson, it seemed, was on top of the world. >> everything worked for o.j, everything was was seemingly perfect. he's got this, this, this idealistic marriage with nicole brown simpson. and then in the early 90s, we know,...
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he grew up in san francisco's potrero hill neighborhood and went to school at galileo high school intended city college of san francisco before then moving on the rise to fame at usc. in the next half hour we'll have more about his san francisco connections from a man who kneo.j. simpson his whole life and by the way we posted all the video we have interviews and early interviews here on kpix from in early football days of simpson on the website. kpix.com. >>> all right, reed. thank you. time now for a look at this morning's other top stories. california secretary of state will certify election results today and we're still waiting to find out if there will be a recount in silicon valley's district 16 race. santa clara county supervisor joe simitian and evan low both finished second with the same number of votes. there have been two requests for a recount. one from a former finance director for sam liccardo's mayoral campaign and another from a former unsuccessful candidate for san mateo county supervisor. lawyers are now determining whether the requests are valid. >>> another lawsui
he grew up in san francisco's potrero hill neighborhood and went to school at galileo high school intended city college of san francisco before then moving on the rise to fame at usc. in the next half hour we'll have more about his san francisco connections from a man who kneo.j. simpson his whole life and by the way we posted all the video we have interviews and early interviews here on kpix from in early football days of simpson on the website. kpix.com. >>> all right, reed. thank...
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in his earlier years, simpson played at galileo high school and graduated in 1965. he went on to attend city college of san francisco before transferring to usc in 1967. his family says that he died from cancer, surrounded by his family. >>> the chp says one lane of traffic has been reopened on northbound 238 to southbound 880 in san lorenzo . the roadway had been completely closed for hours after a semitruck toppled over this morning. no injuries have been reported. >>> firefighters and san joaquin county have this massive fire near treacy under control. it burned for hours at a pellet recycling company, causing nearby homes to be evacuated. >>> in san francisco, health officials say 200 residents have died from accidental drug overdoses so far this year. that is slightly less than the same time last year. the city recorded a record 806 accidental overdose deaths in all of 2023. >>> in san jose, the city says it is easier than ever to report a stolen car or street hazard. the mayor says that people can call 311 and that the city has streamlined the process for fast
in his earlier years, simpson played at galileo high school and graduated in 1965. he went on to attend city college of san francisco before transferring to usc in 1967. his family says that he died from cancer, surrounded by his family. >>> the chp says one lane of traffic has been reopened on northbound 238 to southbound 880 in san lorenzo . the roadway had been completely closed for hours after a semitruck toppled over this morning. no injuries have been reported. >>>...
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he played football at galileo high school and graduating there in 1965.ars later, footage from our archives show he returned to visit the school and he went to usc but before that attended the city college of san francisco. our wilson walker takes a look back at the complicated legacy with one man who knew oj his entire life. >> but it's something that when you can say two letters, you just say oj. just say oj. people know who you are talking about. around the world. >> reporter: for timothy allen simon the letters oj are more than the san francisco sports hero who became notorious he knew simpson from the time he was a child. >> well, native san franciscan. and you know, oj is -- maybe one of the most famous native san franciscans of all-time. i have known his family my entire life. >> reporter: he says the story of o.j. simpson is one that has changed this country and it was at first the fairy team success of a young man famously from the city's poorest neighborhoods. >> you might say this is with i'm trying to do now. i come from a pretty rough neighbo
he played football at galileo high school and graduating there in 1965.ars later, footage from our archives show he returned to visit the school and he went to usc but before that attended the city college of san francisco. our wilson walker takes a look back at the complicated legacy with one man who knew oj his entire life. >> but it's something that when you can say two letters, you just say oj. just say oj. people know who you are talking about. around the world. >> reporter:...
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>> galileo, high school. but before he went to high school, used to play touch football out of funston and you know, you picked teams out, take him. you take him. they hid oj behind buildings. go come hide. and the last kind of pick a oh, there he is. we was that great and napoli back well, it's it's, you know, the younger generation only knows the trial and and doesn't know what he was like before rise accusations came out. >> he was so popular. he's such a phenomenal football player. mean, i remember watching play for the buffalo bills, even usc. just an amazing athlete. and he was just a charismatic personality and he's very popular in movies and so on. so in this case hit, it was a huge that he was accused of this crime and then ultimately that was the statement that he had to live with the rest of his life. sadly, that's how he's going to be remembered because some say he was the best running back in the nfl ever. you so. >> yeah, but tell me about your thoughts on the outcome of that trial because a lot
>> galileo, high school. but before he went to high school, used to play touch football out of funston and you know, you picked teams out, take him. you take him. they hid oj behind buildings. go come hide. and the last kind of pick a oh, there he is. we was that great and napoli back well, it's it's, you know, the younger generation only knows the trial and and doesn't know what he was like before rise accusations came out. >> he was so popular. he's such a phenomenal football...
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he grew up with galileo high school and later city college, before we being recruited to usc, where he heisman trophy. >> we are very proud of what oj accomplished as a kid out of san francisco, out of the hill. i remember one day my mother called me and said, you need to get on, and come over and see, because oj is playing basketball here. oj was a city college student. at the time. but he was so famous. >> reporter: he went on to play in the nfl, and made a career with the san francisco 49ers. and in the commercials and the acting career. these moments would overshadow it. >> a white or light colored ford bronco. >> reporter: the infamous hours long police chase along a southern california freeway in his wife ford bronco. >> it was evident from the very beginning. >> if it doesn't fit, you must acquit. >> reporter: the so-called trial of the century, where simpson was acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife, nicole brown simpson and her boyfriend. gerald everett from the beginning. >> the nature of the trial, the obvious animosity of the prosecution, and the animosity toward the follo
he grew up with galileo high school and later city college, before we being recruited to usc, where he heisman trophy. >> we are very proud of what oj accomplished as a kid out of san francisco, out of the hill. i remember one day my mother called me and said, you need to get on, and come over and see, because oj is playing basketball here. oj was a city college student. at the time. but he was so famous. >> reporter: he went on to play in the nfl, and made a career with the san...
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high school and graduated in 1965. he returned to visit his alma mater four years later. he went on to attend city college of san francisco before transferring to usc. our wilson walker got some insight today into simpson's life before his infamy from a friend of his family. >> it's something when you can say two letters, you just say o.j., just say o.j., people know who you're talking about around the world. >> reporter: for timothy allen simon the letters o.j. are more than the san francisco sports hero who became notorious. he knew simpson from the time he was a child. >> i'm a native san franciscan and o.j. is maybe one of the most famous native san franciscans of all times. i've known his family my entire life. >> reporter: he says the story of o.j. simpson is one that changed this country. it was at first the fairytale success of a young man famously from the city's poorest neighborhoods. >> you might say this is what i'm trying to do now. right now i'm trying to make it. i came from a pretty rough neighborhood a
high school and graduated in 1965. he returned to visit his alma mater four years later. he went on to attend city college of san francisco before transferring to usc. our wilson walker got some insight today into simpson's life before his infamy from a friend of his family. >> it's something when you can say two letters, you just say o.j., just say o.j., people know who you're talking about around the world. >> reporter: for timothy allen simon the letters o.j. are more than the...
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he played football at galileo high school and at the city college of san francisco, married his high school sweetheart when he was 19, simpson went to usc, where he was an all-american and a heisman trophy winner. in 1968, he played nfl football for the buffalo bills, the first rusher to ever gain 2000 yards in a single season. after nine years in buffalo, he came home to play his final two years for the san francisco 49 ers. a hall of fame career. >> i'll never let you guys down man. i'll i'll live up to the honor of being in this hall and being on your team with athletic ability and charisma. >> o.j. became a celebrity. he starred in commercials, television shows and in movies. people magazine called him the first black athlete to become a media superstar. all that changed in june 1994, when simpson's ex-wife, nicole brown simpson, was found brutally murdered. she'd been stabbed repeatedly and her throat slit. her friend ronald goldman also repeatedly stabbed to death. simpson was the main suspect before his arrest. he led police on a now infamous slow speed chase aboard a white br
he played football at galileo high school and at the city college of san francisco, married his high school sweetheart when he was 19, simpson went to usc, where he was an all-american and a heisman trophy winner. in 1968, he played nfl football for the buffalo bills, the first rusher to ever gain 2000 yards in a single season. after nine years in buffalo, he came home to play his final two years for the san francisco 49 ers. a hall of fame career. >> i'll never let you guys down man....
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he grew up in san francisco's potrero hill neighborhood and went to school at galileo high school in the 60s and attended the city college of san francisco before moving to usc. at 9:30, we will have more about the san francisco connection from a man who knew o.j. simpson his whole life. we have posted more video interviews from o.j. 's early football days on our website, www.kpix.com. >>> now for a look across the bay this morning. it is friday . we do have some rain on the way. in the meantime, the first half of the day will be pretty nice. let's go to jessica burch in our virtual view studio. >> it is a nice day for us but we are gearing up for rain coming in tonight, tomorrow morning. ahead of that, we will see more clouds in the forecast. it is not until around midnight tonight where we see that first band of rain impact the bay area . we have some heavier pockets of rain isolated in the center of that first band. watching this storm track off into the east into the early morning hours tomorrow, many of us will be sleeping during that time but if you are an early riser, you will
he grew up in san francisco's potrero hill neighborhood and went to school at galileo high school in the 60s and attended the city college of san francisco before moving to usc. at 9:30, we will have more about the san francisco connection from a man who knew o.j. simpson his whole life. we have posted more video interviews from o.j. 's early football days on our website, www.kpix.com. >>> now for a look across the bay this morning. it is friday . we do have some rain on the way. in...
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, high school where he graduated in 1965. and later at city college of san francisco where he was a football star. simpson talked openly about the fact he was often in trouble as a teenager and was involved with gangs. something he discussed with kron four's gary radnedge where we used to call a social club during most of my certainly not. >> well, like the gains today. i mean, we weren't that aggressive, even though we had our share of fights and everything was the name of the was a person more years. you know, the a different nature. as he grew older. you've got a different clubs. i guess we all tried to gangsters. so it is because kids, but once again, it was during a period of time the weapons were more you 2 fifths the weapon want some of the, you know, hard weapons that they're using the day as his football career took off some sun. >> talk to a kron reporter right after being drafted by the buffalo bills. well, i think we could they have 2 good fine backs that i think is max and this and then being graded to find runni
, high school where he graduated in 1965. and later at city college of san francisco where he was a football star. simpson talked openly about the fact he was often in trouble as a teenager and was involved with gangs. something he discussed with kron four's gary radnedge where we used to call a social club during most of my certainly not. >> well, like the gains today. i mean, we weren't that aggressive, even though we had our share of fights and everything was the name of the was a...
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. >> he attended galileo high school before playing at city college.s collegiate career at usc and spent 11 seasons in the nfl, finishing with the 40 niners. but for the neighborhood, he left behind, there are questions about the impact he had. >> that man should have brought some of that money back to the community. he did though. he was giving us trophies, though. i play sports up there where he used to play at, and he brought us trophies every year basketball, football and baseball. he didn't put enough, gets a great block and oj simpson has done it a career. >> many say they hadn't seen from a running back. i just wonder if the three of us at this moment fully realized what it has been. >> our great privilege to watch oj simpson run for 2000 yards in one season. >> his athletic achievements were remarkable. i mean, he 2000 yards rushing was considered absolutely unattainable. and he did that and he did it in buffalo where it was snowing and it was raining. it was a terrible conditions. >> he became a pop culture icon, starring in several movies in
. >> he attended galileo high school before playing at city college.s collegiate career at usc and spent 11 seasons in the nfl, finishing with the 40 niners. but for the neighborhood, he left behind, there are questions about the impact he had. >> that man should have brought some of that money back to the community. he did though. he was giving us trophies, though. i play sports up there where he used to play at, and he brought us trophies every year basketball, football and...
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simpson played football at galileo high school and graduated in 1965 and attended city college of san francisco before transferring to university of southern california in 1967. today simpson's family announced that he died of cancer at the age of 76. reporter bradley blackburn looks back at his life. >> reporter: o.j. simpson's fame and infamy spanned across decades as a star running back at usc, simpson winning the heisman trophy in 1968, nicknamed the juice, played 11 seasons in the nfl, first with the buffalo bills, then the san francisco 49ers. after retiring from the league, he launched a successful career as a sports broadcaster, movie star, and ad pitch man. >> you know it. >> reporter: but in june 1994 millions watched police chase simpson in his white bronco on l.a.'s freeways. his ex-wife, nicole brown simpson, and her friend ron goldman, were found stabbed to death. simpson was accused of their murders. alan dershowitz was part of his star legal team. >> there was overwhelming evidence that might suggest that he did it and then there was one piece of evidence that was tamp
simpson played football at galileo high school and graduated in 1965 and attended city college of san francisco before transferring to university of southern california in 1967. today simpson's family announced that he died of cancer at the age of 76. reporter bradley blackburn looks back at his life. >> reporter: o.j. simpson's fame and infamy spanned across decades as a star running back at usc, simpson winning the heisman trophy in 1968, nicknamed the juice, played 11 seasons in the...
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he went on to wear the number 28 at galileo high school and the number 32 at city college, the same number he made famous with the buffalo bills. >> everyone knew o.j. simpson in the 70s as one of the most dynamic athletes in america, and he certainly was, you know, at the top, top of the list for the nfl. >> carmen policy, a retired executive for the 49ers and a director for the bay area sports hall of fame, says he first met o.j. towards the end of his career when he came home to play for san francisco in 1978. >> but even if he wasn't playing in the game, even if he wasn't producing on the field, you might say he was still scoring with the fans. >> but in the 90s, the nfl mvp and tv star's notoriety became tied to a tragedy. >> o.j. didn't live just one life. he lived to the second life that began with the murder trial that changed everything. that's what makes his life. the second half such a greek tragedy , because he had risen to such a high level as a performer and as an individual, and then came crashing down. >> and despite his polarizing reputation, policy says the board never co
he went on to wear the number 28 at galileo high school and the number 32 at city college, the same number he made famous with the buffalo bills. >> everyone knew o.j. simpson in the 70s as one of the most dynamic athletes in america, and he certainly was, you know, at the top, top of the list for the nfl. >> carmen policy, a retired executive for the 49ers and a director for the bay area sports hall of fame, says he first met o.j. towards the end of his career when he came home to...
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, high school where he graduated in 1965. and later at city college of san francisco. well, he was a football star. simpson talked openly about the fact he was often in trouble as a teenager and was involved with gangs. something he discussed with kron four's gary radnedge where we used to call a social club during most of my certainly not. >> well, like the gains today. i mean, we weren't that aggressive, even though we had our share of fights and everything was the name of the was a person more years. you know, the a different nature. as he grew older. you've got a different clubs. i guess we all tried to gangsters. so it is because kids, but once again, it was during a period of time the weapons were more you 2 fifths the weapon want some of the, you know, hard weapons that they're using the day as his football career took off some sun. >> talk to a kron reporter right after being drafted by the buffalo bills. well, i think we could they have 2 good fine backs that i think is max and the sun and being graded to find runnin
, high school where he graduated in 1965. and later at city college of san francisco. well, he was a football star. simpson talked openly about the fact he was often in trouble as a teenager and was involved with gangs. something he discussed with kron four's gary radnedge where we used to call a social club during most of my certainly not. >> well, like the gains today. i mean, we weren't that aggressive, even though we had our share of fights and everything was the name of the was a...
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he grew up in a potrero hill housing project, became a sports star at galileo high school and san franciscond super stardom, then, of course, eventually infamy. abc seven news reporter amanda delcastillo looks back on simpson's complicated life and controversial life. >> we'll do. on a third down and 21, o.j. simpson led several lives in the late 60s and 70s. >> he was considered one of the greatest athletes in the country . the juice, as he was called, was born in san francisco, married his high school sweetheart when he was 19, simpson went to usc, where he was an all-american and a heisman trophy winner in 1968. he played nfl football for the buffalo bills, the first rusher to ever gain 2000 yards in a single season. after nine years in buffalo, he came home to play his final two years for the san francisco 49 ers. a hall of fame career i'll never let you guys down, man. >> i'll i'll
he grew up in a potrero hill housing project, became a sports star at galileo high school and san franciscond super stardom, then, of course, eventually infamy. abc seven news reporter amanda delcastillo looks back on simpson's complicated life and controversial life. >> we'll do. on a third down and 21, o.j. simpson led several lives in the late 60s and 70s. >> he was considered one of the greatest athletes in the country . the juice, as he was called, was born in san francisco,...
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, high school where he graduated in 1965.n francisco where he was a football star. simpson talked openly about the fact he was often in trouble as a teenager and was involved with gangs. something he discussed with kron four's gary radnedge where we used to call a social club during most of my certainly not >> like the gains today. i mean, we weren't that aggressive, even though we had our share of fights and everything was the name of the was a person more years. you know, the a...
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. >> he attended galileo high school before playing at city college. he finished his collegiate career at usc and spent 11 seasons in the nfl, finishing with the 40 niners. but for the neighborhood, he left behind, there are questions about the impact he had. >> i mean, should have brought some of that money back to the community. he did though. he was giving us trophies, though i play sports up there we used to play at and he brought us trophies every year. basketball football and baseball. he put enough gets a great block and o.j. simpson has done it. >> a career many say they hadn't seen from a running back. i just wonder if the three of us at this moment fully realized what it has been. >> our great privilege to watch oj simpson run for 2000 yards in one season. >> his athletic achievements were remarkable. i mean, he 2000 yards rushing was considered absolutely unattainable. and he did that and he did it in buffalo where it was snowing and it was raining. it was a terrible conditions. >> he became a pop culture icon, starring in several movies in
. >> he attended galileo high school before playing at city college. he finished his collegiate career at usc and spent 11 seasons in the nfl, finishing with the 40 niners. but for the neighborhood, he left behind, there are questions about the impact he had. >> i mean, should have brought some of that money back to the community. he did though. he was giving us trophies, though i play sports up there we used to play at and he brought us trophies every year. basketball football and...
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simpson began and ended his career in san francisco from playing at galileo high school as a teenagerl with the san francisco forty-niners after the 1979 season after the nfl. as you may remember, he was involved in that controversial case that captivated the nation when his ex-wife, nicole brown simpson and her friend ron goldman were found dead inside their home in los angeles. his family announced his passing on social media this morning. they said he passed surrounded by his children and grandchildren at his las vegas home. the former nfl player was reportedly diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year and underwent chemotherapy kron four's spoke to oj simpson back in 1969. when he was drafted to the buffalo bills in the afl after being drafted first overall and don't forget, he won the heisman trophy the year before in 1968. here's a portion of that interview. well, jay, there's been an awful lot said about whether or not play for the afl. well, now it's a it's official. little buffalo is going to the team. >> like buffalo is definitely going to be a bill came about. i doub
simpson began and ended his career in san francisco from playing at galileo high school as a teenagerl with the san francisco forty-niners after the 1979 season after the nfl. as you may remember, he was involved in that controversial case that captivated the nation when his ex-wife, nicole brown simpson and her friend ron goldman were found dead inside their home in los angeles. his family announced his passing on social media this morning. they said he passed surrounded by his children and...
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, high school where he graduated in 1965.ootball star. simpson talked openly about the fact he was often in trouble as a teenager and was involved with gangs. something he discussed with kron four's gary radnedge. what we used to call a social club doing most of my certainly not. >> like the gains today. i mean, we weren't that aggressive. even though we had our share of fights and everything was the name of the was a person more years. you know, the a different name do as he grew older. you've got a different clubs. i guess we all tried to gangsters. so does because kids. but once again, it was during a period of time the weapons were more you 2 fifths the weapon want some of the, you know, hard weapons that they're using the day as his football career took off some sun. >> talk to a kron reporter right after being drafted by the buffalo bills. well, i think we could they have 2 good fine backs that i think is max and the sun. and greg needed to find running backs. i think that we could complement each other very well in lat
, high school where he graduated in 1965.ootball star. simpson talked openly about the fact he was often in trouble as a teenager and was involved with gangs. something he discussed with kron four's gary radnedge. what we used to call a social club doing most of my certainly not. >> like the gains today. i mean, we weren't that aggressive. even though we had our share of fights and everything was the name of the was a person more years. you know, the a different name do as he grew older....
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he grew up in government subsidized housing after graduating from galileo, high school, he started at city college of san francisco before he took his football career to usc. that was in 1967. simpson ended that career with the san francisco forty-niners and now reporter rick chambers takes a look back at his life off the field as well as the controversial case that captivated the country >> we the jury in the above entitled action find the defendant or jump on james simpson not guilty of the crime of murder. >> it was the trial of the century. oj simpson star football player and hollywood actor accused of savagely murdering his ex-wife, nicole brown and her friend ron goldman. an estimated 150 million people watched the verdict come in life. the trial was broadcast in classrooms at workplaces and even on the oprah winfrey show where audience members both cheered and cried as he was acquitted. emotions usually falling along racial lines. before the trial. simpson was a popular actor starring in naked gun movies. he gained fame in college, though, winning the heisman trophy while playi
he grew up in government subsidized housing after graduating from galileo, high school, he started at city college of san francisco before he took his football career to usc. that was in 1967. simpson ended that career with the san francisco forty-niners and now reporter rick chambers takes a look back at his life off the field as well as the controversial case that captivated the country >> we the jury in the above entitled action find the defendant or jump on james simpson not guilty of...
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, high school where he graduated in 1965. and later at city college of san francisco where he was a football star. simpson talked openly about the fact he was often in trouble as a teenager and was involved with gangs. something he discussed with kron four's gary radnedge where we used to call a social club nor most of my certainly not. >> well liked against the day. i mean, we weren't that aggressive, even though we had our share of fights and everything was the name of the was a person more years. you know, the a different nature. as he grew older. you've got a different clubs. i guess we all tried to gangsters. so does because kids. but once again, it was during a period of time the weapons were more you 2 fifths the weapon want some of the, you know, hard weapons that they're using the day as his football career took off some sun. >> talk to a kron reporter right after being drafted by the buffalo bills. well, i think we could they have 2 good fine backs that i think is mike sanderson and being graded to find running back
, high school where he graduated in 1965. and later at city college of san francisco where he was a football star. simpson talked openly about the fact he was often in trouble as a teenager and was involved with gangs. something he discussed with kron four's gary radnedge where we used to call a social club nor most of my certainly not. >> well liked against the day. i mean, we weren't that aggressive, even though we had our share of fights and everything was the name of the was a person...
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he grew up in a patrol hill neighborhood graduated from galileo, high school, obviously known for his exceptional nfl career. but then also later in life, as you see the pictures on the screen. being accused of that double murder of his ex-wife, nicole brown simpson and her friend ron goldman. he was ultimately acquitted in the criminal trial, although he was found liable in the following civil trial. and that has plagued the rest of his life. he played 11 seasons with the nfl primarily with the buffalo bills, although he did retire in 1979 as a san francisco forty-niners. you might remember the trial is just mention known as the trial of the century lasted nearly 9 months and was also one of the most watched events in television history. so on april, 11th, again, we are reporting that oj simpson has passed away from cancer at the age of 76. >> we're following this throughout the morning. >> also got some more breaking news to get to this morning after a test in the hospital now with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car this morning out in san jose crash happened just af
he grew up in a patrol hill neighborhood graduated from galileo, high school, obviously known for his exceptional nfl career. but then also later in life, as you see the pictures on the screen. being accused of that double murder of his ex-wife, nicole brown simpson and her friend ron goldman. he was ultimately acquitted in the criminal trial, although he was found liable in the following civil trial. and that has plagued the rest of his life. he played 11 seasons with the nfl primarily with...
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he hit his stride on the gridiron, first at galileo high school, then at usc. simpson would eventually set records and gained national and international stardom in the nfl. in television, and in major hollywood movies. but the specter at what many believe he did on bundy drive in brentwood in june 1994 colors how the country will forever see the man known as the juice. >> i don't believe that that time will be on oj's side. i don't think he will ever be a sympathetic figure. we have never seen an athlete have such a fall from grace and nothing, even his exceptional, athletic prowess. it was eclipsed by what became the trial of the century. >> after his acquittal, simpson tried to embrace the spotlight. in the third act of his life, he went golfing and gabbing about the famous case and the supposed culprit, who never got caught. simpson even wrote a book about his theories. but he never returned to pretrial celebrity. instead the initials oj became synonymous with being a social pariah. >> audiences were much more divided on o.j. in that third act than they had
he hit his stride on the gridiron, first at galileo high school, then at usc. simpson would eventually set records and gained national and international stardom in the nfl. in television, and in major hollywood movies. but the specter at what many believe he did on bundy drive in brentwood in june 1994 colors how the country will forever see the man known as the juice. >> i don't believe that that time will be on oj's side. i don't think he will ever be a sympathetic figure. we have never...
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he went to galileo high school. he became a hall of fame football player, but much of public opinion on him turned in the 90s when he was arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, nicole brown simpson, and her friend ronald goldman. the trial was televised and watched by millions. he was acquitted. simpson later went to prison in las vegas for an incident he described as an attempt to reclaim his property from someone who'd stolen it. simpson was paroled in 2017. again, the headline here oj simpson dead at the age of 76. let's learn more about his life and death by welcoming tmz sports executive producer michael babcock to the nine and michael to say that oj simpson leaves behind a complicated legacy is accurate, but also somehow insufficient. >> yeah, no, i think that's perfectly said. and as i was sitting here thinking how i was going to talk about this story, i mean, it's it seems so daunting because, you know, talk about a complicated life and a complicated legacy. you talk about a guy who, you know, if you never
he went to galileo high school. he became a hall of fame football player, but much of public opinion on him turned in the 90s when he was arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, nicole brown simpson, and her friend ronald goldman. the trial was televised and watched by millions. he was acquitted. simpson later went to prison in las vegas for an incident he described as an attempt to reclaim his property from someone who'd stolen it. simpson was paroled in 2017. again, the headline here oj...
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he played football at galileo high school and city college before going to usc. he spent 11 seasons in the nfl. in 1985, simpson was inducted into the hall of fame, but all of this was overshadowed by the murder trials of his ex-wife nicole brown simpson and her friend ron goldman. simpson was accused of stabbing them to death. the nine month trial ended with a dramatic acquittal. two years later, the families of brown, simpson and goldman sued o.j. he was found liable for their deaths, his assets were seized, and he was ordered to pay $33.5 million in restitution to both families, but only ever paid a fraction. >> in many ways, he moved to florida to avoid having to pay these judgments, and it will be a question as to just what is left. if anything, to compensate the goldman family and nicole's family. >> simpson is survived by four children, two from his first marriage and two from his marriage to nicole brown simpson. >> reggie. >> and today on gma, kato kaelin is reliving the events that changed his life forever. he was a friend of oj and nicole brown simpson
he played football at galileo high school and city college before going to usc. he spent 11 seasons in the nfl. in 1985, simpson was inducted into the hall of fame, but all of this was overshadowed by the murder trials of his ex-wife nicole brown simpson and her friend ron goldman. simpson was accused of stabbing them to death. the nine month trial ended with a dramatic acquittal. two years later, the families of brown, simpson and goldman sued o.j. he was found liable for their deaths, his...
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. >> simpson grew up in potrero hill in the city he played football at galileo high school and city college before going to usc. he spent 11 seasons in the nfl. in 1985, simpson was inducted into the hall of fame, but all of this was overshadowed by the murder trials of his ex-wife, nicole brown simpson and her friend ron goldman. simpson was accused of stabbing them to death. the nine month trial ended with a dramatic acquittal. two years later, the families of brown, simpson and goldman sued o.j. he was found liable for their deaths, his assets were seized, and he was ordered to pay $33.5 million in restitution to both families, but only ever paid a fraction in many ways, he moved to florida to avoid having to pay these judgments, and it will be a question as to just what is left if anything, to compensate the goldman family and nicole's family. simpson is survived by four children, two from his first marriage and two from his marriage to nicole brown simpson. his two children with nicole did reportedly visit o.j. in the days before his death. kumasi back to you. thanks, amanda. >> you pr
. >> simpson grew up in potrero hill in the city he played football at galileo high school and city college before going to usc. he spent 11 seasons in the nfl. in 1985, simpson was inducted into the hall of fame, but all of this was overshadowed by the murder trials of his ex-wife, nicole brown simpson and her friend ron goldman. simpson was accused of stabbing them to death. the nine month trial ended with a dramatic acquittal. two years later, the families of brown, simpson and goldman...
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he growth in government subsidized housing projects and then after graduating from galileo, high school, he started at city college of san francisco before transferring to usc in 1967. simpson ended his football career san francisco with the forty-niners during the 1979 season. and reporter rick chambers takes a look back now at his career and that controversial case that captivated the country. >> we the jury in the above entitled action find the defendant or jump on james simpson not guilty of the crime of murder. >> it was the trial of the century. oj simpson star football player and hollywood actor accused of savagely murdering his ex-wife, nicole brown and her friend ron goldman. an estimated 150 million people watched the verdict come in life. the trial was broadcast in classrooms at workplaces and even on the oprah winfrey show where audience members both cheered and cried as he was acquitted. emotions usually falling along racial lines. before the trial. simpson was a popular actor starring in naked gun movies. he gained fame in college, though, winning the heisman trophy while
he growth in government subsidized housing projects and then after graduating from galileo, high school, he started at city college of san francisco before transferring to usc in 1967. simpson ended his football career san francisco with the forty-niners during the 1979 season. and reporter rick chambers takes a look back now at his career and that controversial case that captivated the country. >> we the jury in the above entitled action find the defendant or jump on james simpson not...
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he went on to wear the number 28 at galileo high school, and the number 32 at city college, the same number he made famous with the buffalo bills. >> everyone knew oj simpson in the 70s as one of the most dynamic athletes in america, and he certainly was, you know, at the top, top of the list for the nfl. carmen policy, a retired executive for the 49ers and a director for the bay area sports hall of fame, says he first met o.j. towards the end of his career when he came home to play for san francisco in 1978. but even if he wasn't playing in the game, even if he wasn't producing on the field, you might say he was still scoring with the fans. >> but in the 90s, the nfl mvp and tv star's notoriety became tied to a tragedy. >> o.j. didn't live just one life. he lived to the second life that began with the murder trial that changed everything. that's what makes his life in the second half such a greek tragedy, because he had risen to such a high level as a performer and as an individual and then came crashing down. >> despite his polarizing reputation, policy says the board never conside
he went on to wear the number 28 at galileo high school, and the number 32 at city college, the same number he made famous with the buffalo bills. >> everyone knew oj simpson in the 70s as one of the most dynamic athletes in america, and he certainly was, you know, at the top, top of the list for the nfl. carmen policy, a retired executive for the 49ers and a director for the bay area sports hall of fame, says he first met o.j. towards the end of his career when he came home to play for...
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in the trophy case, he set football records during his high school days at galileo and at city college in the 60s. simpson was inducted into the bay area sports hall of fame in 1987. not long after playing for the san francisco 49ers, the organization says it has no intention of taking back this honor, despite his polarizing reputation. >> if he qualified for induction, if off later in life, he has some difficult times and later in life he does some difficult things, even bad things, that doesn't say he didn't achieve what the goal of the organization is to reflect. >> and before it was torn down, candlestick park used to have a plaque commemorating simpson's induction into the bay area sports hall of fame. >> coming up after the break, black maternal health week kicking off tonight. how a medical community in the south bay is working to raise awareness and close the gap for expecting mothers. >> a beautiful day today. pretty warm out there. change is coming. you've been hearing about it. it's going to be mainly some rain showers on saturday. we'll time it out for you when i see you ba
in the trophy case, he set football records during his high school days at galileo and at city college in the 60s. simpson was inducted into the bay area sports hall of fame in 1987. not long after playing for the san francisco 49ers, the organization says it has no intention of taking back this honor, despite his polarizing reputation. >> if he qualified for induction, if off later in life, he has some difficult times and later in life he does some difficult things, even bad things, that...