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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Records
What do you think is the most unbreakable record in sports? Feel free to list more than one.
There's a few that come to mind right off the bat. Since we're now seeing the effects of the post-steroid era in baseball, Barry Bonds' single season HR record (73) seems pretty unbreakable.
However, I think I have to go with Cal Ripken's ironman record (2,632 games) as the 2nd most unbreakable record ever, and the most recent Wibledon match going over 11 hours as the most unbreakable record EVER!!
By the way, check out this article about the conspiracy that Ripken's streak shoulda ended before it really did...
I think Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game will never be broken. But I will say Kobe's 81 was more impressive.
Matty P i also agree, with all the records you mentioned except I think that someone will hit 73. Ryan Howard comes to mind. He has knocked on the door of 60 a few times. I think his time is coming.
Cy Young has 511 career wins, i doubt that will ever be broken.
Johnny Vander Meer's record... I knew the record but I had to look up the name. He threw back-to-back no-hitters!! That will never be matched I don't think. Mark Buehrle came pretty close last year after his perfect game I think he went six innings of no-hit ball before giving up a hit. That is darn near impossible.
Wilt Chamberlain averaged 50.4 points for a whole season. Chalk that up.
Marvin Harrison 143 catches in a season.
Ted Williams doesn't have the record but I'll just list him b/c he was the last to do it. .406 in a season. Nobody can hit .370 for a season.
There's a few that come to mind right off the bat. Since we're now seeing the effects of the post-steroid era in baseball, Barry Bonds' single season HR record (73) seems pretty unbreakable.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I think I have to go with Cal Ripken's ironman record (2,632 games) as the 2nd most unbreakable record ever, and the most recent Wibledon match going over 11 hours as the most unbreakable record EVER!!
By the way, check out this article about the conspiracy that Ripken's streak shoulda ended before it really did...
http://orioles-magic.blogspot.com/2008/05/ripken-costner-conspiracy.html
I think Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game will never be broken. But I will say Kobe's 81 was more impressive.
ReplyDeleteMatty P i also agree, with all the records you mentioned except I think that someone will hit 73. Ryan Howard comes to mind. He has knocked on the door of 60 a few times. I think his time is coming.
Cy Young has 511 career wins, i doubt that will ever be broken.
Johnny Vander Meer's record... I knew the record but I had to look up the name. He threw back-to-back no-hitters!! That will never be matched I don't think. Mark Buehrle came pretty close last year after his perfect game I think he went six innings of no-hit ball before giving up a hit. That is darn near impossible.
ReplyDeleteWilt Chamberlain averaged 50.4 points for a whole season. Chalk that up.
Marvin Harrison 143 catches in a season.
Ted Williams doesn't have the record but I'll just list him b/c he was the last to do it. .406 in a season. Nobody can hit .370 for a season.
Pretty good list will...
ReplyDeleteWhat about 11 championships for one player do you think that will be broken in today's NBA? I think he is pretty safe.
What about UCLA's streak of 88 games in MENS college basketball i dont think that will be broken..
What about Chicago's 72-10 season?