‘”On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” the family wrote. “He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.”‘
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O.J. Simpson dies: Why NFL legend never got removed from Pro Football Hall of Fame despite his legal troubles
‘The trophy sold for $255,500 at auction in 1999 and those funds went to the Goldman family. Despite his legal troubles, the Heisman Trust never stripped Simpson of his trophy. Like the Hall of Fame, the Trust doesn’t have any bylaws in place that would allow it to rescind the award, so although Simpson doesn’t have the trophy anymore, he will hold the title of “Heisman winner” for the rest of time (Simpson’s trophy is now owned by a Nevada businessman, who bought it in 2019).’
O.J. Simpson dies at 76: A timeline of the controversial Pro Football Hall of Famer's on- and off-field career
‘Here’s a look back at some of the most headlining moments of Simpson’s on- and off-field career…’.
O.J. Simpson’s Post-NFL Life Forever Destroyed the Athlete Fairytale
‘Here was an NFL legend, an omnipresent actor, broadcaster and pitchman fleeing from accusations that he murdered both his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. Our inability to look away was capitalized upon, and life has never been the same.’
O.J. Simpson Was Proof We Don’t Really Know Celebrities
‘O.J. Simpson taught us how futile our journalism can be, how pointless our pontifications, how useless our observations. Even as we delved ever deeper into our subjects—in probing features, psycho-profiles, blanket coverage that ought to have revealed all—he showed us just how worthless this really was. If we didn’t know Simpson, one of the most accessible celebrities of our time, well, we didn’t really know anybody.’
O.J. Simpson Dead at 76, Family Announces on Social Media
‘While Simpson’s football career was heralded as both a Heisman Trophy winner at USC and as a legendary running back with the Buffalo Bills, it was off the field where Simpson became perhaps even more well-known. Simpson stood trial in the 1990s for the brutal double murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Simpson was acquitted in 1995.’
O.J. Simpson movie career, explained: Revisiting NFL star-turned-actor's biggest hits, from 'Naked Gun' series to other films
‘Simpson first graced the screen in 1968, appearing on NBC programs “Ironside” and “Dragnet” in uncredited roles. He continued to make appearances here and there in the late-1960s and early-1970s, strutting his stuff in the pilot episode of “Medical Center.””
O.J. Simpson trial, explained: Revisiting former NFL player's infamous murder trial, Ford Bronco police chase
‘The trial began on January, 24, 1995. Judge Lance Ito was selected to preside over the case, which would last seven months.’
Is O.J. Simpson in the Hall of Fame? Revisiting RB's football career, stats with USC, Bills
‘Despite the murder trial and armed robbery conviction, Simpson’s place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame has long been considered secure due to the policy that only on-field considerations are taken into account, a sentiment re-affirmed by the hall’s president, Jim Porter, in a statement following Simpson’s death.’
O.J. Simpson dies at 76: Family of controversial NFL player announces death after battle with cancer
‘Simpson leaves behind a complicated legacy, one defined as much by a highly-publicized 1990s murder trial that ended in a controversial acquittal as by his play on this field. He also later spent nearly a decade in prison after a handful of felony convictions, including robbery and kidnapping.’
Why is O.J. Simpson called Juice? Explaining the nickname and its connection to Bills offensive line
‘Whether the nickname for the Bills offensive line sprung from O.J. Simpson’s nickname isn’t entirely clear, but together the two nicknames — and Simpson’s remarkable success on the field — helped each other become more prominent. “Juice” was often used as slang for electricity, particularly during Simpson’s era, and “The Electric Company” — Simpson’s offensive line — helped turn “The Juice” loose by effectively blocking for the running back.’
OJ Simpson dies of cancer at 76
‘The news seemed to come out of left field as Simpson himself had said he had beaten cancer. Unfortunately, that didn’t end up being the case. Simpson had mentioned right before the Super Bowl that his health was good just days after denying he was in hospice care.’
Where Bills roster stands less than two weeks before NFL Draft
‘Each NFL team is allowed to carry up to 90 players throughout the offseason until final cuts are made at the end of training camp.’
O.J. Simpson passes away at age 76
‘Simpson’s family made the announcement in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday morning.’
Reflecting on legacy of O.J. Simpson, his 1995 trial
‘”I played with Eric Allen, who broke the national collegiate record two years before that, and I played on that line. Then I went to Buffalo, got to play on the line as O.J. broke the professional record. I said, ‘Hey, it’s pretty easy,’ only to find out that it’s rare that it happens, and I was fortunate,” DeLamielleure said.’