Episode 24: Ottis Anderson

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This week’s guest conjures up some fond memories for our New York Football Giants-loving host. Two-time Super Bowl champion, MVP of Super Bowl XXV and former NFL rushing leader, Ottis “OJ” Anderson, joins Bernie to discuss his 14 years in the NFL with the Giants and Cardinals, his record-breaking career at the University of Miami and his early life in West Palm Beach, FL. Ottis talks about the influence and untimely death of his older brother, Marvin, who died tragically when Ottis was in 6th grade, as well as how he came to be nicknamed “OJ” and his unusual introduction to the best players in the NFL at Super Bowl XIII. Plus: avoiding the Sports Illustrated Jinx; timelines of Super Bowl memories, and explaining to Mark Ingram that Ottis Anderson and OJ Anderson are the same person. Later, Bernie helps Ottis build his case for the Hall of Fame before Ottis brings us up to date on his current roles as a motivational speaker, philanthropist and, along with Lawrence Taylor and Mark Bavaro, business partner at Tridelix 5D NFL merchandise.