WHO WAS THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER TO RUN FOR MORE THAN 2,000 YARDS IN A SEASON? July 14, 2017 By Show answer O. J. SIMPSON, WHO RACKED UP 2,003 YARDS FOR BUFFALO IN 1973, BREAKING THE PREVIOUS RECORD OF 1,863 YARDS SET 10 YEARS EARLIER BY JIM BROWN More Football (American) QuestionsMore Sports Questions