O.J. SIMPSON
Halfback-Kick Returner
No. 32
USC
"All he wants to do is work more. After a creditable but not outstanding rookie season, Simpson said, 'I want to run more ... and I want to run the ball my way this year.' Despite sounding like he wants to be the coach, all Simpson means is that he would like to get the ball and run with it wherever there is room, rather than follow the more patterned instructions Coach Rauch has devised.
In addition to his rushing and pass catching duties, though, Simpson showed he could perform like the O.J. of old on the kick return team, running back 21 for a total of 529 yards. And despite his initial reluctance to play in Buffalo, O.J. is now happy to play with the Bills and anxious to instill some of his winning spirit. He's not out for personal glory. As he puts it, 'If the Bills lose, I lose. We lost together.'"
-Brenda and Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1970
"O.J. was Buffalo's and pro football's #1 draft choice for 1969. He enjoyed a fine rookie campaign for the Bills, as he finished the season as the sixth leading rusher in the AFL.
The winner of the Heisman Trophy as the outstanding college player of 1968, O.J. led the nation with 1,709 yards rushing on 355 carries for a 4.8 average. He also scored 22 touchdowns.
O.J. has made numerous TV appearances."
-1970 Topps No. 90
WAYNE PATRICK
Fullback
No. 30
Meet one of pro football's most determined players. Patrick is always looking goalward and has the reputation for being a battler who never stops working. Buffalo coaches like his quickness and aggressiveness, as well as his consistent and solid effort. Patrick is a young man of outstanding character and is totally dedicated.
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