On Tuesday, Vegas Golden Knights winger Phil Kessel will set the NHL record for consecutive games played at 990. He joins a who's who of athletes who are known for their longevity.
The 35-year-old Kessel, who will surpass Keith Yandle, has played for five teams in his 16-year NHL career. He won two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Here are the players who own the ironperson moniker across sports.
MLB
Ironman: Cal Ripken Jr.
Streak: 2,632 games played
Who he surpassed: Lou Gehrig (2,130 games)
Ripken's pursuit of Gehrig's mark is considered the gold standard for these records because it required Ripken to never take a day off for long travel, or for a day game after a night game or, you know, just to take a break.