O.J. Simpson rushed for 11,236 yards as an NFL running back but will be remembered more for the white Ford Bronco car chase during which he was on the run from the law.

Millions sat transfixed in front of their televisions as a man who had been broadcast into their homes as a star football player, sports broadcaster, and actor was wanted for the murder of his former wife and friend, being pursued by police in a scene that exceeded any of his movie roles.