Today in sports history: 'No mas, no mas' ... Roberto Duran quits against Sugar Ray Leonard in 1980
Here's a look back at sports happenings on this date in history, Nov. 25.
1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Cardinals.
This is a 1925 file photo showing Chicago Bears football player Harold "Red" Grange. The “Galloping Ghost,” Red Grange, was America’s football icon, but from his years as a college star at Illinois. In 1925, after the Illini’s season concluded, he signed with the Bears and became the top attraction on the pro level. (AP Photo/File)
1976 — Buffalo’s O.J. Simpson rushes for 273 yards and scores two touchdowns in a 27-14 loss to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
In this Nov. 25, 1976 file photo, Buffalo Bills' O.J. Simpson rushes through a large hole in the center of the Detroit Lions' defensive line to score on a 12-yard run for his second touchdown of the NFL football game in Pontiac, Mich. (AP Photo/File)
1980 — “No Mas, No Mas.” Roberto Duran quits with 16 seconds to go in the eighth round at New Orleans, allowing Sugar Ray Leonard to regain the WBC welterweight title.
Roberto Duran, foreground, walks away from Sugar Ray Leonard after Leonard defeated him for the WBC Welterweight title at the Superdome in New Orleans, Nov. 25, 1980. Duran said at a press conference later that he would retire and never fight again. (AP Photo)
1983 — Larry Holmes knocks out Marvis Frazier at 2:57 of the first round to retain the world heavyweight title in Las Vegas.
WBA heavyweight champ Larry Holmes connects in his bout against Marvis Frazier in Las Vegas on Friday, Nov. 25, 1983. Holmes won in 2:57 of the first round by a TKO. (AP Photo)
1995 — Tim Biakabutuka rushes for a career-high 313 yards as Michigan upsets Ohio State 31-23.
Michigan running back Tshimanga Biakabutuka (21) leaps past the outstretch hand of Ohio State's Kevin Johnson (52) during the first quarter in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 25, 1995, Biakabutuka rushed for 195 yards on 18 carries in the first half for Michigan. (AP Photo/Jeff Kowalsky)
2002 — Ozzie Newsome becomes the first black general manager in NFL history, signing a new five-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens that includes an upgrade in his title.
Baltimore Ravens senior vice president Ozzie Newsome answers questions at a news conference, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at the Ravens' training camp in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Matt Houston)
2007 — Minnesota returns three interceptions by Eli Manning for touchdowns in a 41-17 win over the New York Giants. Darren Sharper scores on a 20-yard return, Dwight Smith rumbles 93 yards and Chad Greenway follows from 37 yards just a few plays later.
Minnesota Vikings safety Darren Sharper (42) crosses the goal line for a touchdown with New York Giants' Reuben Droughns, left, and Chris Snee in pursuit after Sharper intercepted a pass by Giants quarterback Eli Manning in the first quarter during NFL football action Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
2007 — San Diego’s LaDainian Tomlinson becomes the 23rd player in NFL history rush for 10,000 yards, reaching the milestone on a 36-yard run in the Chargers’ 32-14 win over Baltimore.
San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson (21) gets past Baltimore Ravens' Bart Scott (57) on a 4-yard run during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 in San Diego. The Chargers won 32-14. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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