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 Orethal James Simpson was one of the greatest football players ever. He is known for playing football because, he was one of the best that ever lived. He was born on July 9th 1947 in San Francisco, California. OJ Simpson was a great football player, OJ Simpson had a tough life, OJ Simpson was a running back for the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers. OJ Simpson was one of the best Running back for two teams  


OJ Simpson attended Southern California College. OJ got an athletic scholarship because he was a great running back. In High School OJ played on the football team which was the Galileo Lions. 

Oj Simpson went to 6 Pro Bowls, 5 All Pro Selection, He Won The Heisman Trophy in 1968,  he Won the Maxwell Award in 1968, Oj also Won the UPI Player Of The Year Award in 1967, OJ Won the Walter Camp Award in 1967,  Won the NFL MVP in 1973, Won Pro Bowl MVP in 1973, Won Bert Bell Award in 1973, NFL Offensive Player Of The Year in 1973, 3x UPI AFL-AFC Player Of The Year award in 1972, 1973, and 1975, and Won AP Man Athlete Of The Year Award in 1973. 
OJ’s grandparents were from Louisiana. His Aunt decided to name him Orenthal because of a name of a French Actor that she liked. His Parents were separated so his life was kind of ruff. OJ had a one brother named Melvin Leon and a  two sisters named Shirley Simpson Baker and one deceased sister named Carmelita Simpson-Durio. 

Today Orethal James Simpson is in jail for Conspiracy, burglary, kidnapping, robbery, assault, and coercion. So now he has to stay in jail for 9 years. 


Websites used: WikiAnsweres and Wikipedia The Free Enclypedia Ken Anderson is a retired quarterback. Ken was a very good NFL player. He was born on February 15,1949 in Batavia, Illinois. Ken Anderson played for the Cincinati Bengals from 1971 to 1986. 
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Ken went to Augustana College and played football there. Can you believe that Ken was drafted 67th overall in the 1971 NFL draft by the Cincinati Bengals! Ken Anderson had some good games and some bad games. Ken was ranked pretty high because of his stats.


Ken Anderson went to 3 pro Bowls in his career. He was the first team All Pro selection in 1981. Ken Anderson was the NFL MVP of the year in 1981. Ken won the Bert Bell Award in 1981.

Today Ken is retired and he is at age 60 and still loves the game of football.


Source used: Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia 





                                                     HANK AARON

 Can you imagine being one of the best baseball players ever like Henry Lewis Aaron? Henry Lewis Aaron  was a famous baseball player who played for the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers. Played with the Atlanta Braves from 1954-1974. Also played for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1975-1976. Played in the MLB, was one of the best baseball players ever, and played outfield. Hank Aaron was one of the best outfielders ever in the MLB.


Hank Aaron was born in Mobile, Alabama on February 5th 1934. Hanks mom and dad raised him and his other 7 siblings and his mom was not very interested in baseball but she liked fishing better. His dad built there house in 1942 which was 20x30 ft. Hank was a very nice man who loved the game of baseball. Hank Aaron picked cotton on a farm when he was just a boy.


 Hank Aaron was 25 time All-Star selection, he was the World Series Champion in 1957, Hank won 3 Gold Glove Awards, he won the NL MVP Award in 1957,  and won Lou Gehrig Memorial Award in 1970. Hank stole 6,856 in his career, hit 2,297 RBI’S in his career, 1,477 extra-base  hits in his career, and 17 consecutive seasons with 150 hits or more hits in his career. Hank Aaron joined the hall of fame in 1982.


Hank Aaron attended Central High School. On the baseball team at Central High School he played outfield and 3rd base. Him and his team went to the Mobile Negro High School Championship. Hank also liked to play football.  With him on the field  he got several football scholarship offers but, he turned them down to have a career in the Major league baseball.


Today Hank Aaron is 75 years old and having a great life. Hank Aaron celebrated his 75th birthday at a Hank Aaron Museum.