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Remember when O.J. Simpson punched another player during a Patriots game? See the photo

O.J. Simpson, who died on Wednesday from cancer, was a legendary NFL player, in addition to an actor and controversial figure.

His NFL stats included 14,368 all purpose-yards in 135 games and 76 touchdowns, according to the Football Hall of Fame.

But do long time sports fans remember the time the "record-setting running back" lost his temper while playing the New England Patriots way back in 1976?

In a 1976 game against the Patriots, O.J. Simpson was ejected for punching an opponent.In a 1976 game against the Patriots, O.J. Simpson was ejected for punching an opponent.
In a 1976 game against the Patriots, O.J. Simpson was ejected for punching an opponent.