Simpson, who last played for Buffalo in 1977, said he was 'fine' with his number being worn by running back Senorise Perry, who plays mostly on special teams and was signed in the offseason.
O.J. Simpson scores for the Bills against the Lions in 1976. By Des Bieler Des Bieler Sports reporter covering national topics, including fantasy football, as well as supporting coverage of D.C.-area teams Email Bio Follow May 22 at 1:25 AM Senorise Perry doesn’t figure to get on the field very often this season for the Bills, but even on the sidelines, he’ll draw attention from Buffalo fans. The veteran running back, in his first season with the team, has been given a No. 32 jersey.
Simpson is also a former Hall of Fame running back who was a six-time Pro Bowler. He was named first-team all-pro five times and led the NFL in rushing four times. His Buffalo jersey was not retired, but also was never issued to another player.“I thought it was retired, but then I was told it was available,” the 27-year-old back told the Athletic. “Boom, I took it."
An episode of far greater notoriety ended in Simpson’s 1995 acquittal on murder charges by a Los Angeles jury, after he was arrested the year before in connection with the violent deaths of Brown Simpson and Goldman. In 1997, a jury in a civil trial found Simpson “responsible” for the murders, and he was ordered to pay $33.5 millions in damages to the families of Brown and Goldman.
When Perry got to Buffalo he learned that while 32 was available, 34 was not. It was retired last year in honor of Thurman Thomas, a running back who was a key contributor to the Bills teams that made four straight unsuccessful trips to the Super Bowl between 1991 and 1994.
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