SPORTSOJ Simpson through the yearsBuffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson.Jim Sheehan, Democrat And ChronicleMay 26, 1995; Los Angeles, CA; O.J. Simpson sitting in the courtroom during his double homicide case at the Clara Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles.VJ Lovero, USA TODAY SportsMay 26, 1995; Los Angeles, CA; O.J. Simpson sitting in the courtroom during his double homicide case at the Clara Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles.VJ Lovero, USA TODAY SportsJul 20, 2017; Lovelock, NV; O.J. Simpson attends a parole hearing at Lovelock Correctional Center. Simpson is serving a nine to 33 year prison term for a 2007 armed robbery and kidnapping conviction.Jason Bean, Reno Gazette-JournalJul 20, 2017; Lovelock, NV; O.J. Simpson reacts after learning he was granted parole at Lovelock Correctional Center. Simpson is serving a nine to 33-year prison term for a 2007 armed robbery and kidnapping conviction.Jason Bean, Reno Gazette-JournalJan 12, 1992, Orchard Park, NY; Retired football stars O.J. Simpson (32) and Randy Gradishar (53) shake hands before the AFC Championship game between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos. The Bills defeated the Broncos 10-7.RVR Photos, USA TODAY SportsBuffalo Bills star O.J. Simpson, center, is the center of attention for Fisk University stars James Watkins, left, and Herman Carter before the start of the school's athletic banquet May 13, 1970. Watkins and Carter will be teammates of Simpson after signing professional contracts to play for the Bills.Dale Ernsberger, The TennesseanDec 16, 1973; Flushing, NY; Buffalo Bills running back (32) O.J. Simpson breaks the single season NFL rushing with 2003 yards against the New York Jets at Shea Stadium. The Bills defeated the Jets 34-14.Tony Tomsic, USA TODAY NETWORKSep 3, 1978; Cleveland, OH; San Francisco 49ers running back O.J. Simpson (32) prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Stadium.Malcolm Emmons, USA TODAY SportsOct 8, 1978; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers running back O.J. Simpson (32) in action against the Los Angeles Rams at the Coliseum. The Rams defeated the 49ers 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY SportsDarryl Norenberg-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIREOct 8, 1978; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco 49ers running back O.J. Simpson (32) on the bench at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.Long Photography, USA TODAY SportsOct 8, 1978; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco 49ers running back O.J. Simpson (32) in action against the Los Angeles Rams at the Coliseum. The Rams defeated the 49ers 27-10.Darryl Norenberg, USA TODAY SportsOct 22, 1978; San Francisco, CA; San Francisco 49ers running back (32) O.J. Simpson in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park.Manny Rubio, USA TODAY SportsOJ Simpson at the Buffalo International Airport signing autographs with his son, Jason (R.)Mickey Osterreicher, USA TODAY NETWORKAug 3, 1985; Canton, OH; Buffalo Bills former running back O.J. SIMPSON waves to the fans as he is introduced at Fawcett Stadium at the Pro Football Hall of Fame at the 1985 game.Malcolm Emmons, USA TODAY SportsSouthern California Trojans former running backs (left to right) Anthony Davis - O.J. Simpson - Marcus Allen - Clarence Davis - Ricky Bell and Mike Garrett pose for a photo on campus.Long Photography, USA TODAY SportsJan 31, 1993; Pasadena, CA; NBC sports broadcaster O.J. Simpson prior to Super Bowl XXVII between the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills at the Rose Bowl. The Cowboys defeated the Bills 52-17.Herb Weitman, USA TODAY SportsSouthern California Trojans running back O.J. Simpson (32) in action against the Notre Dame Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.Malcolm Emmons, USA TODAY SportsSouthern California Trojans running back (32) O.J. Simpson in action against the Notre Dame Irish.Malcolm Emmons, USA TODAY SportsOct 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 SportsMalcolm Emmons-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIREOct 28, 1967; Los Angeles, CA; Southern California Trojans running back O.J. Simpson (32) on the sideline against the Oregon Ducks at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Trojans defeated the Ducks 28-6.Darryl Norenberg, USA TODAY SportsOct 28, 1967; Los Angeles, CA; Southern California Trojans running back O.J. Simpson (32) on the sideline against the Oregon Ducks at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Trojans defeated the Ducks 28-6.Darryl Norenberg, USA TODAY SportsSep 22, 1973; Atlanta, GA; Southern California Trojans receiver Lynn Swann (22) in action against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium.Malcolm Emmons, USA TODAY SportsUSC Trojans running back O.J. Simpson in action on the field.Malcolm Emmons, USA TODAY SportsSep 6, 1969; Los Angeles, CA; Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson (36) and James Harris (12) on the bench during the 1969 pre-season against the Los Angeles Rams at the Coliseum.Darryl Norenberg, USA TODAY SportsSep 14, 1969; Buffalo, NY; 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.Dick Raphael, USA TODAY SportsBuffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson (32) on the sideline during the 1973 season.Tony Tomsic, USA TODAY SportsDec 16, 1973; Flushing, NY; Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson (32) carries the ball against New York Jets defenders Delles Howell (20) and Ralph Baker (51) at Shea Stadium. During this game, Simpson broke the single-season NFL rushing record with 2003 yards.Tony Tomsic, USA TODAY SportsApr 28, 2021; Canton, Ohio, USA; The bust of 1985 enshrinee O.J. Simpson on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsKirby Lee, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsDefendant OJ Simpson wearing one the blood-stained gloves found by Los Angeles Police and entered into evidence in Simpson's murder trial. Simpson pulled it on his hand in front of the jury at the request of prosecutor Christopher Darden on June 15, 1995. Prosecutors sought to prove the gloves fit Simpson's hands.STR New, ReutersO.J. Simpson, wearing the blood-stained gloves found by Los Angeles Police and entered into evidence in Simpson's murder trial, displays his hands to the jury at the request of prosecutor Christopher Darden in this file photograph from June 15, 1995, as his attorney Johnnie Cochran, Jr. (R.) looks on.Sam Mircovich, REUTERS