On June 17, 1994, as O.J. Simpson's infamous low-speed Ford Bronco chase captivated the country, crowds began to gather along the highways of Los Angeles and seemingly every locale around the city associated with the Simpson.
At USC's Heritage Hall, Los Angeles Police Department officers arrived and requested that Simpson's 1968 Heisman Trophy and game-worn jersey be removed from the lobby for safety's sake.
It was a midsummer Friday afternoon, and only one football staffer was in the office. The task fell to Jeff Kearin, a graduate assistant coach for the Trojans, who took the statue and jersey from their display case and locked them up for safekeeping.