On this Day in Sports History November 25
NFL
On this day in 1976, Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson ran for an NFL record 273 yards against the Lions.
NBA
On this day in 1960, Bailey Howell of the Detroit Pistons set a home franchise record with 19 free throws in a game.
On this day in 1961, Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics scored his 15,000th career point.
MLB
On this day in 2002, the Boston Red Sox hired 28-year-old Theo Epstein as the team’s General Manager.
On this day in 2003, the Chicago Cubs traded Hee-seop Choi and minor leaguers to the Marlins for Derrek Lee.
On this day in 2005, the Philadelphia Phillies traded Jim Thome to the Chicago White Sox for Aaron Rowand, Gio Gonzalez and Daniel Haigwood.
