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Ottis Jerome Anderson (born January 19, 1957) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Giants.
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- January 19, 1957
- Early Life
- College Days with The Miami Hurricanes
- Pro Football Career
- Post-Football Life
Ottis Jerome Anderson was born in West Palm Beach, FL on January 19, 1957. His mother Emma was a maid who put her five children through school on a scant budget that never amounted to more than $70 per week, per The Washington Post’sKen Denlinger. Anderson attended Forest Hill Community High School in his hometown. Anderson’s friends called him “Bu...
Ottis Anderson attended the University of Miami from 1975 to 1978. He earned a full-time scholarship as a physical education major. He set the bar high for future Miami Hurricanes running backs such as Edgerrin James, Frank Gore, Willis McGahee, and Clinton Portis. Some pundits even consider Anderson the greatest running back to ever don Hurricanes...
The then-St. Louis Cardinals (now known as the Arizona Cardinals) made Ottis Anderson the eighth overall selection of the 1979 NFL Draft. 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 Cowboys. He then shredded the New York Gi...
Ottis Anderson became a member of the University of Miami Sports Hall of Famein 1990. The Florida Sports Hall of Fameinducted Ottis Anderson a year later. Anderson established the OJ Anderson Scholarship Foundationin 2007. It aims to provide financial assistance to deserving students in the West Palm Beach, FL area. Anderson became Metro Exhibits’ ...
The Giants' 30th anniversary celebration of the 1990 championship team continues with a look back at Ottis Anderson's incredible journey to Super Bowl XXV MV...
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Jul 17, 2023 · Retired New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson is deserving of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and here are five reasons why.
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Mar 10, 2023 · The best runningback in Cardinals history. Also known as "O.J.", Ottis Anderson hit the ground running gaining almost 2,000 yards from scrimmage as a First Team All Pro in his rookie season.
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