OJ Simpson is one of the most controversial figures of the past several decades. On Thursday, his family announced that he died at 76.
Simpson ascended to heights of popularity due to his football, broadcasting, and film career. That all changed in 1994 as his legacy shifted in a completely different direction. Simpson became the focal point of the “trial of the century.” He was acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
But Simpson’s earlier rise did involve the Buffalo Bills.
In 1969, the Bills selected Simpson with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. He earned five first-team All-Pro honors, including in 1973, when he became the only player to ever rush for more than 2,000 yards in a 14 game season.
Sticking with Simpson’s career in Buffalo, his career with the Bills in images can be found below:
Oct 14, 1967; South Bend, IN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Southern California Trojans running back O.J. Simpson in action against Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium. USC defeated Notre Dame 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 1967; South Bend, IN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Southern California Trojans running back O.J. Simpson in action against Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium. USC defeated Notre Dame 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10: The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award that was presented by the Downtown Atheltic Club of New York City to O.J Simpson in 1968 when he was a senior at the University of Southern California sits under a glass display case at the Butterfield auction house gallery in Los Angeles, CA, 10 February. The trophy along with other O.J seized memorabilia will be auctioned online 16 February. (Photo credit should read FREDERICK M BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
Unknown date and location; USA; FILE PHOTO; Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson (32) in action during this rookie year (1969). Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 1969; Buffalo, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson (32) is tackled by New York Jets defensive back Bill Baird (46) and Gerry Philbin (81) at War Memorial Stadium. The Jets defeated the Bills 33-19. Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports
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