The team included Earl McCullough who was later a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. He also held the world record in the high hurdles. The anchor runner was a silver medal winner in the 100 meter dash at the 1968 Olympics; he ran for Jamaica.
My brother ran track at the U. In 1968 the 440 relay team ran against USC at the NCAA finals. Minnesota and SC were in lanes next to each other. My brother was about 5'7" & 140 lbs standing next to OJ. They both ran the third leg where the slower guys on the team are placed. USC won easily but...