Pete Rose, a switch hitter, is the all-time MLB leader in hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053), singles (3,215), and outs (10,328).
Martina Navratilova won the women's singles title at Wimbledon a record nine times, including a run of six consecutive titles -- the best performance by any professional player at a major event.
On July 31, 1891, at the age of 20 years and 2 months, Amos Rusie became the youngest pitcher to throw a no-hitter (New York Giants 6, Brooklyn Grooms 0).
In 1979, Grete Waitz became the first woman in history to run the marathon in under two and a half hours. She won nine New York City Marathons between 1978 and 1988, more than any other runner in history.
Nicknamed "The Mongoose", and then "The Old Mongoose" in the latter half of his career, Archie Moore holds the record for most career knockouts (131) in boxing history.
On April 23, 1999, Fernando Tatís became the only player to hit two grand slams in the same inning. In the process, he also set a major league record with eight runs batted in in a single inning.
The Boston Celtics hold the longest consecutive NBA Finals appearance streak with ten appearances between 1957 and 1966. During the streak, the Celtics won eight consecutive NBA championships--also an NBA record.
Jerry Rice's 22,895 career receiving yards are 6,961 yards ahead of his former 49ers teammate Terrell Owens who holds second place.
Byron Nelson is best remembered today for having won 11 consecutive PGA tournaments and 18 total tournaments in 1945. He retired officially at the age of 34 to be a rancher.
Nolan Ryan is the all-time leader in no-hitters with seven. He is tied with Bob Feller for the most one-hitters, with 12. Ryan also pitched 18 two-hitters.
SHARE THIS PAGE!