The Most Unbreakable Records In Sports History

If the NFL continues to expand the length of the regular season, maybe we’ll need to reassess this conversation.

For now, though, Jerry Rice is secure in his dominance.

More than anything, the San Francisco 49ers icon was a transcendent talent. Rice crossed the vaunted 1,000-yard barrier 14 times, including six years of 1,400-plus, on the path to totaling 22,895 yards in his career.

The second key factor is the Hall of Famer’s longevity. Throughout his 20 years in the league, Rice missed four games in 1987 and 14 in 1997. That’s it. Rice otherwise appeared in 16 games each season—and even played 17 in 2004 because of an October trade.

Larry Fitzgerald, who retired after the 2020 campaign, is the most recent challenger. He ended at 17,492.