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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Gray wrote a unique line for himself in the franchise record book, as the first Red Sox pitcher ever with double-digit strikeouts at Coors Field.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026
On a historic World Cup night for Curaçao in Kansas City, goalkeeper Eloy Room just missed out on getting his name in the record book.
—Pete Grathoff
june 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The win also moved him up the Marlins’ record book.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026
On a historic World Cup night for Curaçao in Kansas City, goalkeeper Eloy Room just missed out on getting his name in the record book.
—Pete Grathoff
june 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The win also moved him up the Marlins’ record book.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
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“Record book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record%20book. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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