Rodney Peete (center), who hopes to become USC's fifth Heisman Tropny winner, is flanked by the other four, from left to right: Charles White, O. J. Simpson, Mike Garrett and Marcus Allen, at USC's Centennial Celebration at the Coliseum. Photo dated: August 28, 1988.

O. J. Simpson talks to Trojan football players about desire, dedication and talent. Standing on far right is Coach Larry Smith. Photo dated: September 16, 1987.

O. J. Simpson talks to Trojan football players about desire, dedication and talent. Photo dated: September 16, 1987.

Football greats Marcus Allen and O.J. Simpson (right), rehearse a scene at L.A. Pierce College for an upcoming episode for an HBO series. Photo dated: June 26, 1986.

It took a chain of 4,200 runners--running one-kilometer segments over 82 days--to deliver the Olympic torch across the U.S. to Los Angeles. Just days before the Opening Ceremonies at the Coliseum, O.J. Simpson carried the torch in Santa Monica. The one-time USC star had retired from the NFL after the 1979 season, but he was still in the public spotlight as a broadcaster. Jogging with Simpson (left) is Nicole Brown, who would become his second wife in 1985. A decade later, Simpson would be accused of murdering Brown and friend Ron Goldman, in Brentwood. Photo dated: July 22, 1984.

Marcus Allen, upended by a Bruin defender. In 1981, Allen became the fourth Trojan running back to win the Heisman Trophy, following Mike Garrett, O.J. Simpson, Anthony Davis, and Charles White, by rushing for a record 2,342 yards. On this day, with Allen gaining 219 yards, USC prevailed 22-21 as the Trojans blocked a last-second field-goal attempt. Photo dated: November 22, 1981.

O. J. Simpson sits and contemplates. Photo dated: September 14, 1978.

Buffalo Bills star O. J. Simpson present the San Antonio Stakes trophy to jockey Sandy Hawley following Ancient Litle's victory in the Santa Anita feature Sunday. Trainer Keith Stucki is at Simpson's left. Photo dated: February 20, 1977.

In this scene, O. J. has fumbled away the ball. Note ball is in the air, above him. Photo dated: September 1976.

When Mike Garrett (left), O. J. Simpson and Anthony Davis gathered together on the field at halftime of the USC-UCLA game, the ex-Trojans represented 10,368 career rushing yards among them. They are also the top three at USC. Davis is No. 1 with 3724, O. J. had 3423 and Garrett wound up with 3221. Photo dated: December 7, 1975.