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Was O.J. Simpson's 1973 the best season in NFL history? (Shutdown Corner)

This offseason, Shutdown Corner will travel down memory lane with a series of stories presenting some interesting and sometimes forgotten stories from the NFL's past. Join us as we relive some of the greatest and craziest moments in the sport's history.

Through the history of the NFL — really, through the history of all team sports — O.J. Simpson’s 1973 season is among the most famous ever. The number “2,003” still matters even though his rushing total that year has been surpassed a few times. That speaks to how momentous Simpson's 1973 was.

The legacy of that season is obviously a lot more complicated now.