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For a hockey one, from 1980-1987, Wayne Gretzky was the leading scorer every year in the NHL. The average number of points he beat the 2nd place points getter was 66 points (something in the range of 40-50%).
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This is something I've wondered about. What is the highest % that a record holder has over the person (or team, whatever) that holds 2nd place in that particular category? In the 1983-4 season, Gretzky totaled 205 points, 63% higher than Paul Coffey (126) in 2nd place.
For his career, Gretzky finished with 1,963 career assists, 57% more than the 2nd place player (Ron Francis with 1,249). Off the top of my head, the only other career record that comes close is double plays by a 3rd baseman. Brooks Robinson had 618, which is 56.4% higher than Ron Santo's 395.
Does anybody know any records that beat, or approach, those?
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