The Calgary Flames' Jay Bouwmeester has set a new ironman record for defensement in the NHL, inspiring today's list. Who are your Ironmen?
5. Brett Favre (I know... who would have thought I'd stick him at number 5!) Maybe its the fall from grace these last few years, maybe it is knowing that he was protected by some of the greatest defensive players in the league most of his 20 seasons and 297 games, or maybe it is the painkillers. Don't worry Brett, #5 is still pretty good.
4. Jay Bouwmeester He could easily extend his streak this season to well into the low 500's if all goes well. This guy is an NHL defensemen that has played 497 games, and remember perspective. Yes, football is a tough sport (played once a week). These guys are out there 2-3 times a week. Jay has played nearly 6 consecutive years in a position that a lot of players don't last 6 years in at all.
3. Jim Brown played as a FULLBACK in the NFL, before padding was even invented. Protective gear in the 50's and 60's was at best going to keep you from getting scraped up. He played a down and dirty position for 118 straight games (122 with playoffs) for 8 straight years.
2. Gordie Howe may not have played all of his time in consecutive games, but the man played for 24 straight seasons, plus an extra one in 1979 just for the heck of it. He played for a quarter of a century. Blows my mind.
1. Cal Ripken Jr. It's not just because I live next to Camden Yards now, really. Some may say that baseball doesn't take as much of a toll on a person, but let's put it into perspective. He played for 21 straight years. The only other person I know that worked for 21 years without taking a day off is my Junior High math teacher, Mrs. Pinch (who is getting a consecutive teaching starts honorarium). 2,632 games. I haven't done anything 2,632 times.
5. Brett Favre (I know... who would have thought I'd stick him at number 5!) Maybe its the fall from grace these last few years, maybe it is knowing that he was protected by some of the greatest defensive players in the league most of his 20 seasons and 297 games, or maybe it is the painkillers. Don't worry Brett, #5 is still pretty good.
4. Jay Bouwmeester He could easily extend his streak this season to well into the low 500's if all goes well. This guy is an NHL defensemen that has played 497 games, and remember perspective. Yes, football is a tough sport (played once a week). These guys are out there 2-3 times a week. Jay has played nearly 6 consecutive years in a position that a lot of players don't last 6 years in at all.
3. Jim Brown played as a FULLBACK in the NFL, before padding was even invented. Protective gear in the 50's and 60's was at best going to keep you from getting scraped up. He played a down and dirty position for 118 straight games (122 with playoffs) for 8 straight years.
2. Gordie Howe may not have played all of his time in consecutive games, but the man played for 24 straight seasons, plus an extra one in 1979 just for the heck of it. He played for a quarter of a century. Blows my mind.
1. Cal Ripken Jr. It's not just because I live next to Camden Yards now, really. Some may say that baseball doesn't take as much of a toll on a person, but let's put it into perspective. He played for 21 straight years. The only other person I know that worked for 21 years without taking a day off is my Junior High math teacher, Mrs. Pinch (who is getting a consecutive teaching starts honorarium). 2,632 games. I haven't done anything 2,632 times.
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