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From the Celtics' championship stranglehold to the Yankees' century of dominance, which sports dynasty was the most unstoppable? Vote for the teams and eras that redefined winning.
What counts: 'Best' weighs championships won, length of dominance, and overall legacy/difficulty of the feat. Figures are approximate and drawn from public records; some peripheral stats may be rounded or unconfirmed.
Boston Celtics (1957–1969)
Won 11 NBA titles in 13 seasons, a run of dominance no team in major sports has matched.
Sport: Basketball (NBA)Peak Era: 1957–1969Titles Won: 11Years of Dominance: 13 yrsLegacy Rating: 10/10
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New York Yankees (1949–1962)
Baseball's ultimate dynasty, capturing 10 World Series titles in 14 years.
Sport: Baseball (MLB)Peak Era: 1949–1962Titles Won: 10Years of Dominance: 14 yrsLegacy Rating: 9.5/10
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Montreal Canadiens (1956–1979)
The Habs won 15 Stanley Cups across two overlapping golden eras, an NHL record.
Sport: Ice Hockey (NHL)Peak Era: 1956–1979Titles Won: 15Years of Dominance: 23 yrsLegacy Rating: 9.3/10
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New England Patriots (2001–2019)
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick built a 19-year run with 6 Super Bowl titles.
Sport: American Football (NFL)Peak Era: 2001–2019Titles Won: 6Years of Dominance: 19 yrsLegacy Rating: 9.4/10
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Chicago Bulls (1991–1998)
Michael Jordan's Bulls claimed two three-peats, going 6-for-6 in Finals appearances.
Sport: Basketball (NBA)Peak Era: 1991–1998Titles Won: 6Years of Dominance: 8 yrsLegacy Rating: 9.5/10
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Real Madrid (1956–1966 & 2014–2018)
Pioneers of European football glory, with 5 straight European Cups and modern Champions League domination.
Sport: SoccerPeak Era: 1956–1966 / 2014–2018Titles Won: 14Years of Dominance: 10 yrsLegacy Rating: 9.6/10
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UCLA Bruins Basketball (1964–1975)
John Wooden's Bruins won an almost unthinkable 10 NCAA titles in 12 years.
Sport: College Basketball (NCAA)Peak Era: 1964–1975Titles Won: 10Years of Dominance: 12 yrsLegacy Rating: 9.2/10
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San Francisco 49ers (1981–1994)
Joe Montana and Steve Young led a Niners dynasty with 5 Super Bowl wins in 14 years.
Sport: American Football (NFL)Peak Era: 1981–1994Titles Won: 5Years of Dominance: 14 yrsLegacy Rating: 8.8/10
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Pittsburgh Steelers (1974–1979)
The 'Steel Curtain' era produced 4 Super Bowl titles in just 6 seasons.
Sport: American Football (NFL)Peak Era: 1974–1979Titles Won: 4Years of Dominance: 6 yrsLegacy Rating: 8.5/10
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Los Angeles Lakers (1980–1991 'Showtime')
Magic Johnson's Lakers won 5 titles with a flashy, fast-break style that changed the NBA.
Sport: Basketball (NBA)Peak Era: 1980–1991Titles Won: 5Years of Dominance: 12 yrsLegacy Rating: 8.9/10
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New York Yankees (1996–2000)
The Jeter-era Yankees won 4 World Series titles in 5 years, a modern baseball dynasty.
Sport: Baseball (MLB)Peak Era: 1996–2000Titles Won: 4Years of Dominance: 5 yrsLegacy Rating: 8.7/10
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FC Barcelona (2008–2015)
Guardiola's tiki-taka Barça won everything, including two historic trebles.
Sport: SoccerPeak Era: 2008–2015Titles Won: 14Years of Dominance: 7 yrsLegacy Rating: 9.1/10
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Green Bay Packers (1961–1967)
Vince Lombardi's Packers won 5 NFL titles in 7 years, including the first two Super Bowls.
Sport: American Football (NFL)Peak Era: 1961–1967Titles Won: 5Years of Dominance: 7 yrsLegacy Rating: 8.6/10
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Australian Cricket Team (1995–2007)
Dominated Test and ODI cricket for over a decade, including 3 straight World Cups.
Sport: CricketPeak Era: 1995–2007Titles Won: 3Years of Dominance: 12 yrsLegacy Rating: 8.7/10
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New York Islanders (1980–1983)
Won 4 consecutive Stanley Cups behind a stacked lineup of Hall of Famers.
Sport: Ice Hockey (NHL)Peak Era: 1980–1983Titles Won: 4Years of Dominance: 4 yrsLegacy Rating: 8.2/10
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Edmonton Oilers (1984–1990)
Wayne Gretzky's Oilers won 5 Stanley Cups in 7 years with record-shattering offense.
Sport: Ice Hockey (NHL)Peak Era: 1984–1990Titles Won: 5Years of Dominance: 7 yrsLegacy Rating: 8.8/10
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AC Milan (1988–1996)
Sacchi and Capello's Milan sides won multiple European Cups and dominated Serie A.
Sport: SoccerPeak Era: 1988–1996Titles Won: 8Years of Dominance: 8 yrsLegacy Rating: 8.5/10
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Alabama Crimson Tide Football (2009–2020)
Nick Saban built a modern college football juggernaut with 6 national titles.
Sport: College Football (NCAA)Peak Era: 2009–2020Titles Won: 6Years of Dominance: 11 yrsLegacy Rating: 8.6/10
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Golden State Warriors (2015–2022)
The 'Splash Brothers' era redefined NBA offense with 4 championships in 8 years.
Sport: Basketball (NBA)Peak Era: 2015–2022Titles Won: 4Years of Dominance: 8 yrsLegacy Rating: 8.4/10
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Detroit Red Wings (1995–2009)
A sustained 'Hockeytown' dynasty with 4 Stanley Cups and consistent deep playoff runs.
Sport: Ice Hockey (NHL)Peak Era: 1995–2009Titles Won: 4Years of Dominance: 15 yrsLegacy Rating: 8.1/10
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