Decades before he became one of the most controversial figures in American history, OJ Simpson was a Heisman Trophy running ...

USC freshman running back O.J. Simpson, center, follows his blockers during the Trojans' 17-13 win over No. 4 Texas on Sept. 23, 1967 at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 2: Running back O.J. Simpson #32 of the USC Trojans runs the ball against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on November 2, 1968 in Eugene, Oregon. USC defeated Oregon 20-13.

The trophy, along with a jersey worn by Simpson, were on display in the lobby of Heritage Hall at the University of Southern California. The item was stolen during a burglary on the USC campus on ...

OJ SIMPSON CREMATED IN LAS VEGAS Robert Kardashian served as a legal assistant on O.J. Simpson's team. Kardashian and Simpson were good friends, and first met as students at USC in 1967. (Getty ...