On Thursday, former football star O.J. Simpson passed away at 76 after a battle with cancer.
Simpson, a first-round pick in 1969, was a star in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers during the 1970s.
Before his professional career, he played college football with the City College of San Francisco and the University of Southern California Trojans.
During his final season at USC, he was awarded the Heisman Trophy for his athletic achievements.
Following Simpson’s death, some may wonder what happened to his Heisman Trophy, which is considered valuable memorabilia.
Based on recently uncovered details, Simpson’s original trophy has moved from one place to another over the past 25 years.
What happened to O.J. Simpson’s Heisman Trophy?
Rare sports memorabilia from star athletes can fetch big money. In 1999, Philadelphia sheet metal wholesaler Tom Kriessman purchased Simpson’s trophy at an auction for $255,000.
According to ESPN,...
Simpson, a first-round pick in 1969, was a star in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers during the 1970s.
Before his professional career, he played college football with the City College of San Francisco and the University of Southern California Trojans.
During his final season at USC, he was awarded the Heisman Trophy for his athletic achievements.
Following Simpson’s death, some may wonder what happened to his Heisman Trophy, which is considered valuable memorabilia.
Based on recently uncovered details, Simpson’s original trophy has moved from one place to another over the past 25 years.
What happened to O.J. Simpson’s Heisman Trophy?
Rare sports memorabilia from star athletes can fetch big money. In 1999, Philadelphia sheet metal wholesaler Tom Kriessman purchased Simpson’s trophy at an auction for $255,000.
According to ESPN,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Cameras on Thursday’s installment of The View began rolling live minutes after it was announced that the infamous O.J. Simpson had died at the age of 76, so the cohosts addressed the matter of his death first thing on the show. Top of mind for all of them, though, was his live-televised trial and ultimate acquittal for the murders of wife Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman. Whoopi Goldberg made the initial announcement, saying, “Just before we went on air today, news broke that O.J. Simpson has passed away at age 76. He was battling cancer. And he’s passed, so we didn’t want you to sort of not know, because we just got it, so we’re passing it on to you.” Sunny Hostin was the first to comment, revealing her personal and professional connections to the story: “Can I just say, who doesn’t remember the trial of the century?...
- 4/11/2024
- TV Insider
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