Record Holders The ultimate goal of every athlete is to win a championship, but better than that is to be a recorded holder. Every athlete plays the game to win a title whether it be the Stanley Cup, Lombardi trophy, or a MVP. This is what athletes strive for. Yet, when it’s all said and done, only the best will leave the game owning records. There are many sports and many records, but only a few are really worth talking about. Those that are notable are Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak, Cal Ripkins consecutive games played, and Cy Young’s many pitching records. The person that dominates the record book is Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky in particular holds every record ther