Greatest single-season teams ever
Sports history is full of teams that didn't just win championships but redefined what dominance looks like within a single season, steamrolling opponents and leaving lasting legacies. From perfect records to record-breaking point differentials, these squads sparked debates that still rage in bars and locker rooms decades later. Which single-season team truly stands above the rest? Cast your vote and help settle the argument once and for all.
What counts: The crowd's votes decide the order — seeded neutral.
1972 Miami Dolphins▲ Rising
The only perfect season in NFL history, capped by a Super Bowl VII win over Washington that sealed a 17-0 record no team has matched since. Don Shula's ball-control machine leaned on Larry Csonka's bruising runs and a defense nicknamed the 'No-Name Defense,' proving dominance doesn't need flash. Every undefeated pretender since has been measured against this team and found wanting.},{
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791995-96 Chicago Bulls▲ Rising
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602015-16 Golden State Warriors▲ Rising
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191998 New York Yankees▼ Falling
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-252001 Los Angeles Lakers▼ Falling
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No debate for me — 1972 Miami Dolphins at the top is exactly right.
The eye test and the stats finally agree on this one.
Longevity has to count for more than peak. This order underrates it.
- KKira KowalskiJul 27, 2026
Rings aren't everything, look at the supporting casts.