Joanne Rathe

Apr 11, 2024 | kentuckynewera.com | Joanne Rathe

To some, O.J. Simpson was one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. Those born after his Pro Football Hall of Fame career remember Simpson as a beloved actor and broadcaster. And to those even younger, he was an accused double murderer -- acquitted in that case but later convicted of kidnapping and armed robbery in Las Vegas. On Thursday, Simpson -- who died of cancer on Wednesday at age 76 of prostate cancer -- was recalled by those he touched in both triumph and tragedy.

Apr 11, 2024 | albianews.com | Joanne Rathe

Anne Donovan of Paramus Catholic High School talking with San Francisco 49ers running back and Hertz spokesman O.J. Simpson on July 11, 1979, at the Hertz #1 Award dinner in New York City. Fifty state winners were honored for their achievement.

Apr 11, 2024 | pdclarion.com | Joanne Rathe

Anne Donovan of Paramus Catholic High School talking with San Francisco 49ers running back and Hertz spokesman O.J. Simpson on July 11, 1979, at the Hertz #1 Award dinner in New York City. Fifty state winners were honored for their achievement.