Less than a year after O.J. Simpson’s death, a collection of his personal items has gone up for auction. The size and scope of his memorabilia collection are impressive.
As with most things involving the legendary running back and equally legendary accused double murderer, it didn’t go off without a hitch.
There was some initial resistance from Simpson’s children, who had the option to object to the auction. When they didn’t officially do so, the auction proceeded with a judge’s approval.
Proceeds from the sale, managed by Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s estate administrator, are intended to help settle Simpson’s debts, including a $117 million claim from the Goldman family stemming from a civil lawsuit.
LaVergne had initially fought tooth and nail. In the days after Simpson’s death, the estate attorney bitterly promised the Goldman family would “get zero, nothing.”
But now, it’s auction time.
Get Your O.J. Simpson Memorabilia!
Among the notable items at the O.J. Simpson auction is a framed photo of Simpson with former President Bill Clinton on the golf course, signed by both men.
“To O.J. with best wishes. Thanks for a great game,” Clinton wrote.
Bidding on the Clinton picture started at $100 and is already up to $385.
Other significant pieces include a signed Bible from Robert Kardashian, priced at $2,500, and Simpson’s California driver’s license, starting at $500. There are also several sets of golf clubs.
This author was disappointed not to see a pair of black Isotoners.
The Kardashian Bible includes the following inscription: “This book will help. God loves and he will speak to you with his words. Read this book everyday. God has a definite plan for your life. You are his child and he will use you again. I love you and God loves you.”
Hopefully, the Juice confessed his sins before passing. It’s kind of a requirement for God.
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‘I Knew He Did It’
The former running back for the Buffalo Bills, O.J. Simpson, best known for having been acquitted of the aforementioned murders, passed away last April after a battle with prostate cancer.
The Simpson trial, known for its extensive media coverage and controversial evidence, including the infamous glove that “didn’t fit,” resulted in the former NFL star’s even more controversial acquittal in 1995.
It is probably one of the most egregious examples of a jury allowing a murderer to go free despite overwhelming evidence of guilt.
A Netflix docuseries titled American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson came out last month and revisits the infamous trial. The docuseries highlights chilling revelations from Simpson’s former friend and confidante, a retired LAPD officer, Ron Shipp.
Shipp recalled a visit to Simpson’s home shortly after the murders, where he noticed a cut on Simpson’s finger. Simpson allegedly gave inconsistent stories when asked about it, raising his buddy’s suspicions.
“He goes, ‘I cut my finger on a glass in Chicago,’” Shipp explained.
Simpson also allegedly admitted to having “dreams of killing” Nicole in conversations with his friend.
“I left his house and got in my car, and I called my wife first, and I was crying,” Shipp says in the video. “I was crying because I knew he did it.”
Oh, and I stand corrected. The auction actually does include a couple of pairs of O.J.’s gloves. No knife, though.
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