OJ Simpson’s Bank of America credit card was recently sold at auction for $10,675, just two weeks after the former NFL star’s death from prostate cancer at age 76.
The auction took place at Goldin Auctions on Thursday, with the red “business account” card, which expired in January of the previous year, receiving 63 bids.
Simpson, a Hall of Fame football player, was more famously acquitted in the criminal trial for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994, though he was later found liable in a civil trial. Reflecting a blend of history and controversy, the card’s seller, Jonathan Lepore, has committed to donating 10 percent of the auction proceeds to the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
Lepore told TMZ he originally planned to give the card to a friend’s father who had socialized with OJ and Nicole in the 80s and 90s.
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Following Simpson’s death, there has been a noticeable silence from his alma mater, USC, and the NFL. USC coach Lincoln Riley briefly addressed Simpson’s legacy during a spring football media session, expressing sympathy for Simpson’s family and acknowledging his historical significance to the university.
Simpson’s association with USC became strained after his legal troubles, culminating in a long period of disassociation, especially after his nine-year incarceration for armed robbery. His last significant interaction with the university was in late 2002 when he visited USC’s practice in Fort Lauderdale and was welcomed by then-coach Pete Carroll, who described Simpson as “a legend.” However, this led to widespread public criticism, further complicating his legacy.
