Bills decline to honor O.J. Simpson in making the move to new stadium
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- The Buffalo Bills have decided not to include O.J. Simpson's name or legacy in their new stadium's displays, distancing themselves from his tarnished reputation despite his historic achievements with the team.
- Simpson's name was previously displayed on the Wall of Fame in the former stadium, but the team will instead honor past greats in a new "Family Circle" area without mentioning Simpson.
- Although Simpson set numerous team records and was the NFL’s first player to rush over 2,000 yards in a season, his legacy was overshadowed by his 1994 murder charges and subsequent legal troubles.
- The Bills have long distanced themselves from Simpson, a stance maintained by both former owner Ralph Wilson and current owners Terry and Kim Pegula since 2014.
- The team's former stadium is being demolished, and the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium recently opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a new chapter for the franchise.
