record book

noun

: a book that has records of the best or most remarkable performances or achievements in a particular sport or activity

—usually used figuratively

His long jump earned him a place in the record book.

That game was one for the record books.

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Clark’s personal stamp on Iowa’s record book includes an NCAA-record 3,951 career points, two national championship game appearances, three Big Ten titles and a pair of consensus Player of the Year honors. —

Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025 The last two All-Star Games rewrote the offensive record book. —

Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025 Monday’s game between the Lightning and visiting Nashville Predators was about welcoming back a pillar not only in the team’s record book, but in the community. —

Tom Layberger, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Henry currently has six, which ties Adrian Peterson and O.J. Simpson in the record book. 4d ago / 7:51 PM PDT Copied Share Touchdown or touchback? —

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