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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That is until April 1, when (no April Fools’ Day joke), NFL owners approved a proposal by the competition committee to include player, coach and team statistics from the AAFC in the NFL record book.
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Mark Podolski, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Ward, who rewrote Miami’s record book in 2024, could be the team’s long-term solution.
—Rob Maaddi, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
Xavier Restrepo owns the Miami Hurricanes’ career record book for wide receivers and looks the part of a prototypical slot receiver.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
However, after the NFL made changes to the record book, that number now has been matched.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Mark Podolski, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Ward, who rewrote Miami’s record book in 2024, could be the team’s long-term solution.
—Rob Maaddi, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
Xavier Restrepo owns the Miami Hurricanes’ career record book for wide receivers and looks the part of a prototypical slot receiver.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
However, after the NFL made changes to the record book, that number now has been matched.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Record book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record%20book. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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