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Pictures: Longest sports streaks

Doug Jarvis saw his name in the starting lineup a record 964 straight times during his 13 years in pro hockey. Oh, and he also helped Montreal with the Stanley Cup four times in a row from 1976 to 1979.

Doug Jarvis saw his name in the starting lineup a record 964 straight times during his 13 years in pro hockey. Oh, and he also helped Montreal with the Stanley Cup four times in a row from 1976 to 1979.  (Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images)

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Brett Favre missed his first game in 297 consecutive starts, an NFL record. Here’s a look at some other fantastic sports streaks.

A.C Green

He didn’t make many highlight reels, but NBA Iron Man A.C. Green does have four championship rings while playing in a record 1,192 consecutive games over 15 seasons.  (Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong defied the odds and serious health issues to win seven straight Tour de France championships from 1999 - 2005.  (JOEL SAGET/AFP/Getty Images)

Roger Federer

Tennis great Roger Federer made it to Grand Slam semifinals a record 23 consecutive times. The previous record was 10.  (ROMEO GACAD/AFP/Getty Images)

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