The Kansas City Chiefs, who have secured a spot in their third consecutive Super Bowl, are on the verge of achieving an unprecedented milestone. If they manage to clinch the Vince Lombardi Trophy once again, they will become the first NFL team to win three straight championships. While no franchise in the league has ever accomplished this feat, the Chiefs are just one step away from cementing their legacy in football history. If they succeed, they will join an elite list of teams from other major sports leagues—MLB, NBA, NHL, and WNBA—that have managed a three-peat. Read on to explore these legendary franchises.
Kansas City Chiefs on the verge of joining these teams
MLB Teams with a Three-Peat
Major League Baseball (MLB) has witnessed several teams dominate the sport with multiple consecutive championships. The New York Yankees, the most successful franchise in MLB history, have achieved this feat on three separate occasions.
1936-39: New York Yankees (Four-peat)
1949-53: New York Yankees (Five-peat)
1972-74: Oakland Athletics
1998-2000: New York Yankees
The Yankees' dominance, particularly in the late 1940s and early 1950s, remains unmatched. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics managed to break the streak with their own three-peat in the 1970s.
NBA franchises that completed a Three-Peat
The NBA has a rich history of dynasties, with several legendary teams securing three consecutive titles. The last team to achieve this milestone was the Los Angeles Lakers in the early 2000s.
1952-54: Minneapolis Lakers
1959-66: Boston Celtics (Eight-peat)
1991-93: Chicago Bulls
1996-98: Chicago Bulls
2000-02: Los Angeles Lakers
The Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, are one of the most well-known teams to secure back-to-back three-peats in the 1990s, while the Celtics hold the record for the longest championship streak in NBA history.
NHL teams that pulled off a Three-Peat
Hockey has also seen its fair share of teams dominate the ice with consecutive championship victories. The NHL has multiple teams that have won at least three straight Stanley Cups, though it has been decades since the last occurrence.
1947-49: Toronto Maple Leafs
1956-60: Montreal Canadiens (Five-peat)
1962-64: Toronto Maple Leafs
1976-79: Montreal Canadiens (Four-peat)
1980-83: New York Islanders (Four-peat)
The Canadiens and Maple Leafs were powerhouses during the early years of the league, while the Islanders dominated the 1980s with four straight titles.
WNBA’s lone Three-Peat champion
Unlike other leagues, the WNBA has had only one team complete a three-peat. The Houston Comets, led by legendary players like Cynthia Cooper and Sheryl Swoopes, won four straight championships before the franchise was disbanded in 2008 due to financial difficulties.
1997-2000: Houston Comets (Four-peat)
With the Kansas City Chiefs on the brink of history, they have the chance to stand alongside these legendary teams from different sports. If they win, they will solidify their place as one of the greatest dynasties in NFL history and become the first franchise to complete a three-peat in the Super Bowl era. The football world now eagerly awaits to see if they can turn this dream into reality.