The Celtics have been fantastically successful by winning three titles in five years and three back-to-back. Are they the greatest team to ever exist? It’s possible. If we go back some years, you will find even more incredible accomplishments by the Boston Celtics, specifically from 1959 to 1966.
The Celtics won eight consecutive companionships during those years. Bill Rusell, Bob Cousy, and head coach Red Auerbach were pretty much unbeatable. Between 2000-2002, The Lakers of 2000-2002 came pretty close to the records.
Cael Sanderson Non-Stop Perfection
Not only did wrestler Cael Sanderson get a crazy number of matches on his way to snatching up his four consecutive NCAA titles, but he also did it without a single loss. Even the best talent have bad days. Apparently not him.
That kind of consistent perfection seems to belong exclusively to Cael Sanderson. Oh, and he also has an Olympic gold medal.
A Killer Streak For This UConn Team
During the college basketball season of 31 games, the Huskies team from the University of Connecticut has pulled off some unbelievable feats. The female basketball team has four consecutive national championships. As a whole, UConn managed to win 111 games.
Not only that, but they also beat their previous record of 91 easily. Unfortunately, their reign lasted between 2014 and 2017. The match ended thanks to a buzzer-beater from Mississippi State and they were sent packing. Did things turn around? We'll see.
Bob Beamon The Super Jumper
The U.S. Olympian Bob Beamon set the long jump distance record at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City when he hit 29 feet and 2 1/2-inch for the long jump. It took another 23 years before Beamon’s mark was beaten by Mike Powell who set a new record of 29 feet and 4 1/4 inches at the World Championships in Athletics in Tokyo in 1991.
While that wasn't an Olympic jump, the furthest long jump at the 2012 London Games was achieved by UK's Greg Rutherford who managed a rather insignificant 27 feet and three inches.
The Base Thief
To steal a base in baseball is a science. Pitchers study every runner's movement and the catcher makes sure to closely observe those who like to creep away from their base. But Rickey Henderson didn't worry about any of that.
With 1,406 career stolen bases. Today's active players who are attempting to break that record haven't even reached 800 stolen bases. This record is safe with Henderson.