Thread by @DKThomp

What's the most incredible, statistical-outlier accomplishment in U.S. major sports history?

My two nominations:

1) Wilt Chamberlain's 1961-2 season.

He averaged 50 points/game and 40 shots. Those aren't just records. They're both THIRTY PERCENT HIGHER than the all-time no. 2! (via @billbarnwell)

2) Wayne Gretzky has 700 more career assists (or 57% more) than the no. 2 assists leader. What!?

records.nhl.com/records/skater…

For reference: That would be like home-run leader Barry Bonds finishing his career with 1,200 HRs. He has 762.

Other good ones.

3) Dimaggio's 56-game hit streak (25% longer than no2)
4) Bonds intentional walks (50% more than no2)
5) Patriots' 25-pt SB comeback (previous SB comeback rec was 10)
6) Nolan Ryan 7 no-hitters (no2 is 4)

7) Babe Ruth's whole 1920s probably has to be up there for major consideration

https://twitter.com/tgagemurphy/status/1479493409610117121?s=20

8) Rickey Henderson has more than 50% more stolen bases than no2

Maybe this should be: THE 50 PERCENT CLUB

Athletes whose statistical records are at least 50% greater than no2 all-time.

1. Gretzky's career assists.
2. Tom Brady's SB appearances (and SB comeback).
3-10. Babe Ruth 1920s HR stuff
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99. Bonds career intentional walks