shotsup 835 Posted June 12, 2017 NY Islanders 19 consecutive playoff series wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,727 Posted June 12, 2017 So your qualifying factors are: Must be standing Must include ball Thats it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 7,085 Posted June 12, 2017 I knew a girl in college who rowed crew (beefy girl, can size not much) who gave me a hard time that baseball and golf were not sports. I argued back that crew was not a sport but rather a test of physical prowess, on the basis that I defined a sport as needing a ball or similar projectile which accomplished the scoring. Baseball, basketball, football, hockey all sports. As are golf, curling, darts, and billiards. Crew, not so much. I didn't really believe that but it had a great trolling effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted June 12, 2017 So your qualifying factors are: Must be standing Must include ball Thats it? As a multi-sport athlete all my life, I simply know what takes athleticism and what doesn't. I'm not saying there's no skill involved in racing. But to call guys sitting on their asses all day turning left an athlete, is certainly a stretch. Also, if women can compete at the same level as men, it's probably safe to say it's not a real sport. HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,898 Posted June 12, 2017 As a multi-sport athlete all my life, I simply know what takes athleticism and what doesn't. I'm not saying there's no skill involved in racing. But to call guys sitting on their asses all day turning left an athlete, is certainly a stretch. Also, if women can compete at the same level as men, it's probably safe to say it's not a real sport. HTH Newbie FTW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,433 Posted June 12, 2017 Batting Average: .426 - Nap Lajoie 1901 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,898 Posted June 12, 2017 Highest batting average since Ted Williams hit .406 Tony Gwynn .394 in 1994 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,626 Posted June 12, 2017 Some of these records I could see broken, wilt Chamberlain's record seems the most likely to fall of those listed. Kobe got fairly close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Hand 482 Posted June 12, 2017 As a multi-sport athlete all my life, I simply know what takes athleticism and what doesn't. I'm not saying there's no skill involved in racing. But to call guys sitting on their asses all day turning left an athlete, is certainly a stretch. Also, if women can compete at the same level as men, it's probably safe to say it's not a real sport. HTH I suggest you educate yourself on the physical demands of Indy car racing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted June 12, 2017 If you were competing against other mowers to get it done the fastest, it would be a sport. Got it?Yard of the month? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,898 Posted June 12, 2017 I suggest you educate yourself on the physical demands of Indy car racing. sorry. as newbie said. if girls can compete with me, it's not a sport. PBA bowling is more of a sport than NASCAR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted June 12, 2017 As a multi-sport athlete all my life, I simply know what takes athleticism and what doesn't. I'm not saying there's no skill involved in racing. But to call guys sitting on their asses all day turning left an athlete, is certainly a stretch. Also, if women can compete at the same level as men, it's probably safe to say it's not a real sport. HTHClimbing takes a lot of athleticism, but many wouldn't call it a sport. If you do, Alex Honnold's recent free solo of El Capitan is arguably the greatest athletic accomplishment ever, and won't be repeated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josh wiley 69 Posted June 12, 2017 good place for me to bring up one of my favorite players of all time. doubt anyone ever sniffs rickey Henderson's stolen base record of 1406. man that guy was must see tv. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,727 Posted June 12, 2017 As a multi-sport athlete all my life, I simply know what takes athleticism and what doesn't. I'm not saying there's no skill involved in racing. But to call guys sitting on their asses all day turning left an athlete, is certainly a stretch. Also, if women can compete at the same level as men, it's probably safe to say it's not a real sport. HTH Clearly you know nothing about racing and it isn't worth arguing with someone that doesn't know what the hell they are talking about. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,157 Posted June 12, 2017 Some of these records I could see broken, wilt Chamberlain's record seems the most likely to fall of those listed. Kobe got fairly close. We got Big Baller Brand entering the league soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,809 Posted June 12, 2017 Batting Average: .426 - Nap Lajoie 1901 Hugh Duffy hit .440 in 1896... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 835 Posted June 12, 2017 Clearly you know nothing about racing and it isn't worth arguing with someone that doesn't know what the hell they are talking about. Talking to them is like clapping with one hand. ~Anthrax Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,898 Posted June 12, 2017 good place for me to bring up one of my favorite players of all time. doubt anyone ever sniffs rickey Henderson's stolen base record of 1406. man that guy was must see tv. Listening to him speak was must listen, for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted June 12, 2017 Clearly you know nothing about racing and it isn't worth arguing with someone that doesn't know what the hell they are talking about. translation: I have no legit argument to your point that women can compete with men, so I'll pretend you don't know enough to argue with me. Bwahahaha. Go lick your wounds, pussie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,809 Posted June 12, 2017 Pete Maravich 3,667 points in college... The great ones don't stay in college long enough... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 568 Posted June 12, 2017 Not unbreakable, but the MLB would have to fundamentally change for Ricky Henderson's 1400 stolen bases to be threatened. Ichiro is the active leader with 508, and Elvis Andrus's 256 is the highest for anyone under 30. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,898 Posted June 12, 2017 Pete Maravich 3,667 points in college... The great ones don't stay in college long enough... or their father won't let them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 3,121 Posted June 12, 2017 good place for me to bring up one of my favorite players of all time. doubt anyone ever sniffs rickey Henderson's stolen base record of 1406. man that guy was must see tv. Ricky Heney was a bad man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 865 Posted June 12, 2017 Pete Maravich 3,667 points in college... The great ones don't stay in college long enough... I think this could be broken. a smallish white guy that can shoot the lights out but doesn't have enough overall game to make it in the NBA. Think Jimmer Fredette. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,727 Posted June 12, 2017 translation: I have no legit argument to your point that women can compete with men, so I'll pretend you don't know enough to argue with me. Bwahahaha. Go lick your wounds, pussie. Is tennis a sport? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted June 12, 2017 Is tennis a sport? I'm done with you, child. I destroyed you once. You don't get to start over. Try getting back to the thread topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 7,085 Posted June 12, 2017 good place for me to bring up one of my favorite players of all time. doubt anyone ever sniffs rickey Henderson's stolen base record of 1406. man that guy was must see tv. Great one. I've argued he is the greatest baseball player of all time; based on he was so much better at what he did (leadoff and disrupt games) than anyone else ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,898 Posted June 12, 2017 Great one. I've argued he is the greatest baseball player of all time; based on he was so much better at what he did (leadoff and disrupt games) than anyone else ever. Vince Colemen would have broken the record if the cheating royals didn't roll a tarp over his knee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,727 Posted June 12, 2017 I'm done with you, child. I destroyed you once. You don't get to start over. Try getting back to the thread topic. Okay I will. Richard Petty 200 wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 3,121 Posted June 12, 2017 Vince Colemen would have broken the record if the cheating royals didn't roll a tarp over his knee Pretty sure cocaine was the issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,898 Posted June 12, 2017 Pretty sure cocaine was the issue. Was the cheating dodgers batboy anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,626 Posted June 12, 2017 Okay I will. Richard Petty 200 wins. Doesn't count. Racing is not a sport. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 865 Posted June 12, 2017 Great one. I've argued he is the greatest baseball player of all time; based on he was so much better at what he did (leadoff and disrupt games) than anyone else ever. Rickey would be the first one to agree with this. I wouldn't say greatest of all time, but I certainly understand your point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 6,019 Posted June 12, 2017 A.C. Green - most consscutive games played as a virgin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted June 12, 2017 Okay I will. Richard Petty 200 wins. What's next, some dude's poker winning streak? Or PacMan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,898 Posted June 12, 2017 A.C. Green - most consscutive games played as a virgin. Shonuff didn't play in college? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,947 Posted June 12, 2017 Rickey would be the first one to agree with this. I wouldn't say greatest of all time, but I certainly understand your point. I think I've told the story here before, but Rickey stole a pair of soccer sandals from my store in Chicago. He's a pr!ck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,898 Posted June 12, 2017 I think I've told the story here before, but Rickey stole a pair of soccer sandals from my store in Chicago. He's a pr!ck. He's Rickey Henderson b1tch, he steals what he wants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,339 Posted June 12, 2017 Taking an ice skate off and trying to stab someone. That record belongs solely to Happy Gilmore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 3,121 Posted June 12, 2017 I think I've told the story here before, but Rickey stole a pair of soccer sandals from my store in Chicago. He's a pr!ck. In his defense, he probably didn't realize he was supposed to pay for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites