Family requests NFL to retire O.J. Simpson's No. 32 jersey permanently
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:54 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Tanya Brown has publicly asked the NFL to retire O.J. Simpson's iconic No. 32 jersey as the 32nd anniversary of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman’s murders approaches. She asserts that the number evokes trauma for many and expressed hopes that it would be returned to their memory instead. Brown does not plan to launch a formal campaign but wishes to raise awareness around the emotional impact the number has. She invites individuals to participate in candlelight vigils on June 12 through her grief-support network, honoring the victims of violence.
- •Tanya Brown requests No. 32 jersey retirement before June 12 anniversary.
- •The number is linked to trauma for families of murder victims.
- •Brown seeks to shift focus from Simpson to Nicole and Ron Goldman.
- •Candlelight vigils are planned for June 12 to honor victims of violence.
- •Brown does not intend to launch a formal campaign for the retirement.
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"The NFL is learning of a shocking request from a family who lost their loved one way too soon. A legendary NFL running back wore the number 32, and there is now a push to get that number permanently removed from the game. Yes, you read that right. The family doesn’t want any team being […] The post “Ban The Number” NFL RB Accused Of Murder Has Family Ask For His Number To Be Removed (Report) appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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