Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame Remembers O.J. Simpson For On-Subject Play

The Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame acknowledged O.J. Simpson‘s passing on Thursday with a prolonged assertion … however in it, the org. notably distanced itself from his actions off the sphere — remembering the Payments operating again for his play solely.

The Canton, Ohio institution launched the eulogy simply minutes after Simpson’s household revealed the ex-NFL star had died earlier this week following a battle with most cancers.

The HOF’s assertion on Simpson’s passing was about 500 phrases lengthy … and contained no reward — simply details about his soccer profession solely.

“O.J. Simpson was the primary participant to succeed in a speeding mark many thought couldn’t be attained in a 14-game season when he topped 2,000 yards,” HOF president Jim Porter stated. “His on-field contributions shall be preserved within the Corridor’s archives in Canton, Ohio.”

The assertion went on to listing all of O.J.’s accomplishments — together with his Heisman Trophy win and his MVP honor — seemingly fastidiously avoiding each off-the-field transfer he made that turned him into one of the crucial polarizing figures in American historical past.

The Heisman Trophy Belief, nevertheless, took a little bit of a special method in asserting Simpson’s loss of life, saying it was mourning his passing.

“We prolong our sympathy to his household,” it stated in an announcement.

In the meantime, others across the soccer world took to their X web page to touch upon the information … with Philadelphia Eagles star Darius Slay writing, “R.I.P OJ.”

Antonio Brown also posted an RIP message … as did ex-Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron.