Ottis Jerome Anderson (born January 19, 1957) is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants.

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2022年3月13日 · Anderson, whom his teammates referred to as “O.J,” started his pro football career like a house on fire. He had 193 rushing yards in his first NFL game against the Dallas …

After a slow start in New York, Anderson became perhaps the soul of the Giants as the top running back for Bill Parcells’ ball-control offense in 1989 and was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year. He scored a career-high 14 rushing touchdowns and rushed for …

2022年7月15日 · After rushing for a total of 214 yards in his first two Giants seasons, Anderson became the team's primary back in 1989 (a season Morris missed due to a broken foot). He was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year after scoring a career-high 14 touchdowns while running for 1,023 yards on 325 carries.

Former Big Red running back Ottis Jerome “OJ” Anderson was inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame on May 2, 2022, at the Liuna Event Center in St. Louis. OJ becomes the twenty-first member of the St. Louis Football Cardinals to be enshrined. OJ starred at the University of Miami and was the Cards top pick in 1979.

2024年9月28日 · Anderson retired as No. 24 with the New York Giants. O.J. Simpson is in the Hall of Fame. O.J. Anderson is not. Anderson is one of 182 Senior nominees for Canton, one of 25 running backs.

2022年9月2日 · Anderson gained over 1,300 yards and scored nine touchdowns in 1980 and became the leading rusher in franchise history in 1981. The Cardinals traded Anderson to the New York Giants in 1986 where he won two Super Bowl titles and was named Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXV. O.J. played 14 seasons in the NFL.

Anderson was a first round pick in the 1979 NFL draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, and was named NFL Rookie of the Year in 1979. In 1986, Anderson was traded to the New York Giants. He …

2024年3月3日 · In the realm of football greatness, the discussion surrounding Hall of Fame induction transcends mere statistical comparisons. Ottis Anderson, the former New York Giants running back, stands as a compelling example of a player whose legacy extends far …