MOST IMPRESSIVE SPORTS RECORDS IN HISTORY
Most of us "mere mortals" set the bar pretty low for ourselves. If we can get through the week without being fired from our jobs or thrown in jail, it's a victory.
Well, pro athletes operating at the peak of their powers are on another wavelength, doing things that are almost superhuman.
So, in case you were in the mood to feel a bit more inadequate about your boring, crappy life, here are some of the most impressive sports records in history.
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Joe DiMaggio's 56-Game Hitting Streak
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Gordie Howe's Games Played Record -- He played in 26 NHL seasons and 1,767 games.
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Don Larsen's Perfect Game -- On the biggest stage, Larsen went 27-up, 27-down.
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Cal Ripken Jr.'s Games Played Streak -- Ripken's played 2,632 games without taking a day off.
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Wilt Chamberlain's 100-Point Game (BleacherReport.com
- MOONS OVER LOS ANGELES
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What a moment it was for young baseball phenom Bryce Harper. Playing in his first Major League game on Saturday for the Washington Nationals, the hyped-up 19-year-old outfielder stepped up the plate at Dodgers Stadium and drilled a double to deep centerfield for his first hit. Also at that very moment, three fans spotted on camera sitting behind home plate turned around and mooned everyone watching the game, thus making Harper's first hit even more memorable. It's certainly a butt-flash that those three fans will never forget.
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