O.J. Simpson on African Americans in Sports

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Film Date
11/25/67
Film Reference Number
KPIX 33995
Description
KPIX Eyewitness News report from November 25th 1967 by Ben Williams in San Francisco featuring an interview with O.J. Simpson. Includes scenes of Simpson reflecting on how African Americans such as Jim Brown have become successful in pro sports admitting that: "Right now I'm trying to make it. I came from a pretty rough neighborhood around here ... around Hunters Point. And I feel if I make it that would be a good example for other kids up there."
Format
16mm newsfilm