The 50 Most Unbreakable Records in Sports History

From Wilt's 100-point game to the fastest knockout in MMA history.

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Records are one of the most important parts of sports. They link generations of fans and athletes together, and are a way for us to compare players from completely different eras. Some records are set and can never be broken, like Pete Rose’s hits or Cael Sanderson’s perfect 159-0 collegiate wrestling mark. Others may be threatened, like Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 26-game losing streak, but ultimately prove that they have stood the test of time for a reason. Last year, on the 50th anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 point game, we took a look at the top 25; thanks to your suggestions and feedback, this year on Wilt’s anniversary we bring you the 50 Most Unbreakable Records in Sports History.

50. Fastest MMA Knockout of All Time (Two seconds)

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49. 100-Meter Dash (Men) (9.58 Seconds)

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48. Longest Tennis Match (11 hours and 5 minutes)

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47. Most NASCAR Wins (200)

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46. Career Heavyweight Boxing Record (49-0)

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45. Most Career Receiving Yards (22,895)

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44. Most Consecutive NFL Regular Season Losses (26)

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43. Fastest Marathon Time (Women) (2:15:25)

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42. Most Consecutive Wimbledon Titles (6)

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41. Most Consecutive NCAA Football Wins (47)

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40. Most Consecutive PGA Tour Wins (11)

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39. Most Consecutive No-Hitters (2)

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38. Most Assists in an NBA Career (15,806)

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37. Most Consecutive Games Started in the NHL by a Goaltender (502)

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36. 200-Meter Dash (Women) (21.34)

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35. Most Points in a Single NHL Game (10)

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34. Most No-Hitters (7)

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33. Average a Triple-Double for a Season

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32. Most Goals in a Calendar Year (127)

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31. Longest Play in NFL History (109 Yards)

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30. Most Red Cards in a Soccer Match (36)

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29. Most Consecutive Tour de France Wins (7)

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28. Most Stanley Cups for a Single Player (11)

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27. Most New York City Marathon Titles (9)

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26. Most Wins by an NBA Team (72-10)

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25. NCAA Scoring Record (44.2 PPG; 3,667 points)

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24. Fastest Hat-Trick in NHL History (21 seconds)

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23. NBA Championships Held by One Player (11)

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22. Most NCAA Basketball Titles in a Row (7)

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21. Most Points in a Single NHL Season (215)

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20. Most Rebounds in an NBA Game (55)

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19. Biggest Margin of Victory in a Triple Crown Race (31 Lengths)

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18. Most Average Minutes Per Game in an NBA Season (48.5)

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17. Single-Season HR Record (73)

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16. Average Points Per Game in an NBA Season (50.4)

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15. Most Grand Slams in One Inning (2)

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14. Most Career Wins in MLB History (511)

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13. Most Consecutive NBA Titles (8)

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12. Most Hits in MLB History (4,256)

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11. Most Consecutive Games Played in NFL (297)

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10. Most Complete Games in an MLB Career (749)

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9. Most NCAA Wrestling Wins (159)

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8. Most Career Stolen Bases (1,406)

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7. Most Career Knockouts (131)

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6. NBA Single-Game Scoring Record (100)

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5. 56-Game Hitting Streak

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4. Most Seasons Coached in NCAA Without a Losing Record (38)

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3. Most Consecutive Wins in an NBA Season (33)

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2. The Most Lopsided Victory in College Football History (222-0)

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1. Most Consecutive Games Played in MLB History (2,632)

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