Nearly one year after the death of O.J. Simpson, dozens of items from his estate will sell at auction, ranging from medals and awards from his football career to personal mementos and clothing.
Simpson, who played 11 years in the NFL before pursuing an acting career, was the center of one of the most controversial and high-profile criminal cases in U.S. history when he was charged with murdering his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in 1994.
Simpson was ultimately found not guilty by the jury, but was found liable for wrongful death and battery against Goldman and battery against Brown in civil court.
Among the lots being sold by Goldin Auctions include a copy of The Living Bible signed and inscribed by Simpson’s friend and lawyer, Robert Kardashian, a Yamaha Piano previously owned by Simpson and a weathered copy of Simpson’s California drivers license (expiration: 1983).
Some of the awards and trophies from Simpson’s NCAA and NFL career up for bid include his 1974 Lombardi Award Trophy for his record 2,003 yards rushing, a full-size replica of his 1968 Heisman Trophy — his real trophy was sold at auction in 1999 for $255,000 to help pay his compensatory and punitive damages from the wrongful death suit — and a medal from his track and field career in the NCAA.
Memorabilia relating to USC, such as a Caleb Williams-signed helmet, makes up a large portion of the items as well, in addition to more oddball pieces such as a clock collection, pieces of luggage, golf bags, a flask, television and neck ties.
Last year, a Bank of America card issued to Simpson sold for more than $10,000 at auction.
Lelands Auctions also sold a controversial autograph from Simpson dated the day of the murders of his ex-wife and Goldman on a dance recital program where his daughter was performing at the time.
Will Stern is a reporter and editor for cllct.