Profitable one championship is tough, not to mention two in a row. Three championships in a row? Nicely, that’s the stuff of legend, a feat that only a few groups have been in a position to over to attain. That’s the problem that awaits the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in 2024 as they appear to change into the primary NFL group to win three straight Tremendous Bowls. 

Watching Travis Kelce focus on the prospect of a three-peat from the rostrum Sunday night time conjured up reminiscences of former 49ers working again Roger Craig doing the identical factor after San Francisco vanquished the Broncos in Tremendous Bowl XXIV to cap off back-to-back titles. Sadly for Craig and his teammates, San Francisco got here shut however in the end fell in need of turning into the primary group to win three Tremendous Bowls. Will the Chiefs have higher luck? We’ll discover out in 2024. 

As talked about above, the listing of groups which have gained three straight titles is a small one. It is a good smaller listing once you slender it downs to groups which have finished so this century. 

Let’s check out the listing of three-peat winners Kelce, Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones and the remainder of the Chiefs look to hitch subsequent season. 

Professional sports activities franchises which have gained three consecutive titles 

2000-02 Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) 

This group was spearheaded by the legendary duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. Coached by Corridor of Famer Phill Jackson, the Lakers defeated Reggie Miller’s Pacers, Allen Iverson’s 76ers and Jason Kidd’s Nets within the Finals from 2000-02. Shaq gained Finals MVP every year, however Bryant was each bit as integral to the Lakers’ success in these sequence. For instance, his eight factors in extra time in Recreation 4 of the 2000 Finals — which occurred after Shaq had fouled out — led the Lakers to victory and a 3-1 sequence lead. 

1998-00 New York Yankees (MLB)

This group was stacked. Led by Derek Jeter, the Bronx Bombers gained 4 titles over a five-year span that included three straight. It might have been 4 straight titles if not for the epic efficiency by Diamondbacks pitchers Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling in Recreation 7 of the 2001 World Collection. 

Every Yankees group was nice throughout this run, however the 1998 group is historic. That group gained an MLB-record 125 whole video games that included a four-game sweep of Tony Gwynn’s Padres within the World Collection. 

1997-00 Houston Comets (WNBA) 

The Comets had been champions in every of the WNBA’s first 4 seasons. Houston’s incomparable lineup in these years included hoops legends Tina Thompson, Sheryl Swoops and Cynthia Cooper, the MVP of the primary 4 Finals. 

1996-98 Chicago Bulls (NBA) 

The second three-peat for Michael Jordan’s Bulls throughout the Nineties. This one featured the ’96 squad that gained a then-NBA file 70 regular-season video games. Chicago completed its magical ’96 season with a six-game sequence win over a gifted Supersonics group that was led by Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp. 

Chicago adopted that season up with two extra title runs that ended with Finals wins over the Jazz, who had been led by the formidable duo of John Stockton and Karl Malone. Jordan had a number of memorable moments in these Finals that included his buzzer-beating, game-winning shot in Recreation 1 of the ’97 Finals, his memorable “Flu Recreation” 4 video games later, and naturally, his ultimate shot as a Bull that sealed the Chicago’s sixth title in eight years. 

1991-93 Chicago Bulls (NBA) 

After years of arising brief within the playoffs, Jordan and the Bulls broke by means of in 1991 and adopted that up with two extra titles earlier than Jordan’s stunning first retirement. The primary title was captured in opposition to the Lakers and Magic Johnson, the NBA’s dynasty group a decade earlier. Chicago efficiently defended its title with Finals wins over Clyde Drexler’s Path Blazers and Charles Barkley’s Suns. 

Throughout this time, Jordan firmly established himself as arguably the best participant in NBA historical past. His efficiency in opposition to Magic’s Lakers in ’91 put him within the dialog the best of all time, and his 35-point first half in Recreation 1 of the ’92 Finals strengthened it. Jordan’s 55 factors in Recreation 4 of the ’93 Finals was icing on the cake. 

1980-83 New York Islanders (NHL) 

The final of the Islanders’ title groups taught Wayne Gretzky a lesson in what it takes to win championships. Gretzky, after shedding to the Islanders within the ’83 Stanley Cup Finals, anticipated to see a celebration when he walked previous their locker room after the title-clinching win. As a substitute, Gretzky noticed an exhausted group of gamers who appeared to be extra relieved than elated. That second stayed with Gretzky, whose Oilers group would go on to dethrone the Islanders within the ’84 Finals. 

1976-79 Montreal Canadiens (NHL) 

Coached by the legendary Scottie Bowman, the Canadiens had a loaded roster that included Corridor of Fame proper winger Man Lafleur, who led the league in scoring every year from 1976-78. Sandwiched between Ultimate wins over the Bruins had been Cup victories in opposition to the Flyers and Rangers. 

1972-74 Oakland Athletics (MLB) 

Baseball was largely dominated by a handful of groups within the ’70s. A type of groups had been the Athletics, whose highly effective roster included slugger Reggie Jackson, who led MLB in a number of main statistical classes throughout the ’73 season. Oakland’s dynasty began with a seven-game World Collection victory over a Reds group that may win back-to-back titles later within the decade. 

1965-67 Inexperienced Bay Packers (NFL) 

The final group to win three straight NFL titles, Vince Lombardi’s Packers additionally gained the primary two Tremendous Bowls. Inexperienced Bay’s roster oozed with expertise again then, with Corridor of Famers on each side of the ball. Offensively, Inexperienced Bay devastated opponents with Lombardi’s legendary sweep that contributed to the Packers’ blowout wins over the Chiefs and Raiders within the first two Tremendous Bowls. Quarterback Bart Starr was the MVP in each video games. 

1959-66 Boston Celtics (NBA) 

You learn that proper. The Celtics gained an unprecedented eight straight titles throughout the Invoice Russell-Pink Auerbach period. It might have been 13 straight if not for Corridor of Famers Bob Pettit (in 1958) and Wilt Chamberlain (1967). 

1962-64 Toronto Maple Leafs (MLB) 

One of the gifted hockey groups of all time boasted a whopping 11 Corridor of Famers. A type of Corridor of Famers, left winger Frank Mahovlich, led the NHL in game-winning targets throughout the ’62 and ’63 seasons. 

1956-60 Montreal Canadiens (NHL) 

Among the many Canadiens’ prime gamers was Henri “Pocket Rocket” Richard, the brother of fellow Corridor of Famer Maurice “Rocket” Richard. “Pocket Rocket” might not have an award title after him like his brother, however he does have 11 Stanley Cup wins whereas being a key member of the Canadiens’ dynasty. 

1952-54 Minneapolis Lakers (NBA) 

The NBA’s first dynasty was spearheaded by George Mikan, the league’s first dominant participant. Throughout a five-year span, Mikan led his respective league in scoring thrice and in rebounds twice. 

1949-53 New York Yankees (MLB) 

These Yankee groups had been led by a number of the most recognizable names in baseball historical past, together with Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio and Phil Rizzuto. Three of the Yankees’ titles throughout this span had been gained in opposition to the crosstown rival Brooklyn Dodgers, led by trailblazer and Corridor of Famer Jackie Robinson. 

1947-49 Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) 

Oddly sufficient, the Maple Leafs’ third cup was gained regardless of them having a shedding file (22-25-13) throughout the common season. Toronto was practically unbeatable within the playoffs, although. They put away the Bruins in 5 video games within the semis earlier than sweeping the Pink Wings within the Ultimate. 

1936-39 New York Yankees (MLB) 

These Yankees groups had been the ultimate ones for pinstripe legend Lou Gehrig, who performed simply eight video games throughout the 1939 season earlier than being recognized with ALS. Gehrig was a pressure on the Yankees’ first two championship groups throughout this span. He led the league in residence runs in 1936 and in walks and OBP throughout the ’36 and ’37 campaigns. 

1929-31 Inexperienced Bay Packers (NFL) 

Wanna understand how a lot the NFL has modified because the ’30s? Johnny Blood, among the finest gamers on these Packers groups, led the NFL with three landing receptions in 1933. Inexperienced Bay was coached in these years by Curley Lambeau, who in all gained six titles as Packers coach.