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Colerain Football Legend, Mister Simpson, Dead at 36

Simpson's cause of death was listed as "pending" on the coroner's report, and the reporting agency for his death is listed as Cincinnati Police District 5.

Jun 21, 2023 at 3:15 pm

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Photo by: Mister "John" Simpson on Facebook

After graduating from Colerain High School in 2005, Mister Simpson played for the University of Michigan until transferring to University of Cincinnati in 2006.

A local football legend is dead in his mid-30s, and the cause remains hazy.

Mister Simpson, 36, died on June 20, according to the Hamilton County Coroner.

Simpson is known in the community for his outstanding football career in arguably the best high school football team in Cincinnati-area history: 2004 Colerain High School (15-0). He helped lead the team to a Division 1 state victory, the same year Simpson rushed for 1,310 yards and 24 touchdowns. He set a school record with 240 career points. The 2004 team was so good, its defense scored more points than it allowed during the entire course of the season. Simpson, along with numerous other Cards, were named the LaRosa’s 2005-06 MVP of the Year.

After graduating in 2005, Simpson played for the University of Michigan until transferring to University of Cincinnati in 2006.

Local football fans, coaches and former players are taking to Twitter and Facebook to honor Simpson.

RIP Mister Simpson. You cannot speak of Colerain football without mentioning this guy. A true legend. pic.twitter.com/O0RyDuYpHf
— Tevin K. Bradley (@CoachBradOL) June 21, 2023

After transferring to UC, Simpson's football career waned and he reportedly got in legal trouble, confessing in a robbery case involving stolen guns in 2011.

Simpson's cause of death was listed as "pending" on the coroner's report, and the reporting agency for his death is listed as Cincinnati Police District 5. His home is listed in College Hill.

CPD did not immediately return CityBeat's request for comment on Simpson's cause of death.

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