A bible once belonging to Robert Kardashian Sr., gifted to O.J. Simpson before Kardashian’s death, fetched a notable sum at a recent auction. Distributed through Goldin Auctions, the bible, bearing a heartfelt inscription from Kardashian to Simpson, sold for $65,800 after a vigorous bidding war that concluded just after 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 29. The final price soared to $80,276 with the buyer’s premium included.
The auction witnessed considerable interest, receiving 49 bids in total. Intriguingly, the intensity of bidding spiked on the last day, with 14 bids placed, reflecting the item’s unique historical and emotional value. Robert Kardashian, a key figure in O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, had penned a message in the bible that read: “O.J., this book will help. God loves and he will speak to you with his words. Read this book every day. God has a definite plan for your life. You are his child and he will use you again. I love you and God loves you.”
Despite her personal connection to the item, Kim Kardashian, the daughter of the late lawyer, attempted to secure the bible with a bid of $15,000 but was ultimately outbid. The bible’s sale underscores the perpetual public fascination with items linked to prominent figures involved in major historical events.
Malcolm LaVergne, the special administrator of O.J. Simpson’s estate, remarked on the sale, indicating that regardless of public opinion about Simpson, “his legacy endures.” He added that the identity of the buyer remains unknown.
The auction overall was a lucrative event, generating around $300,000 in sales. Highlight items included a personally signed and framed photo of O.J. Simpson with former President Bill Clinton, which went for over $18,000, and a replica of Simpson’s 1968 Heisman Trophy fetching $42,700.
O.J. Simpson, known as “Juice,” had a distinguished career in the NFL and became the first running back to surpass 2,000 rushing yards in a single season in 1973. Despite his sports achievements, Simpson’s legacy is intensely tied to his legal battles. The “Dream Team” of defense lawyers, including Kardashian, helped acquit him in the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. Although acquitted of murder, Simpson lost a subsequent civil lawsuit and was ordered to pay $33.5 million to the victims’ families, most of which remains unpaid.
Simpson passed away on April 10, 2024, after a private battle with prostate cancer, yet his public and legal persona continues to spark interest and debate.
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