Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Former University of Southern California football star O.J. Simpson (shown in 1968 photo) has been offered virtually the "moon" to play football for the San Antonio Toros of the Texas Football League. Simpson, who is deadlocked in negotiations with the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League, told the Toros he is still waiting to see if he can settle with the Bills before considering any other pro football offers.
Former University of Southern California football star O.J. Simpson (shown in 1968 photo) has been offered virtually the "moon" to play football for the San Antonio Toros of the Texas Football League. Simpson, who is deadlocked in negotiations with the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League, told the Toros he is still waiting to see if he can settle with the Bills before considering any other pro football offers.
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Former University of Southern California football star O.J. Simpson (shown in 1968 photo) has been offered virtually the "moon" to play football for the San Antonio Toros of the Texas Football League. Simpson, who is deadlocked in negotiations with the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League, told the Toros he is still waiting to see if he can settle with the Bills before considering any other pro football offers.

United Press International · [ca. July 1969]

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[Information from item housing] Simpson, O.J.

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