Novak Djokovic: His Season Ranked Among the Greatest in Sports History

All year long anyone who followed sports would have had to notice the historic season that Novak Djokovic was enjoying in men's tennis. Three majors, ten titles, over $10 million in prize money and only three losses.

Without a doubt, his season should be in consideration for the greatest in the history of the game.

But, where does it stack up against the greatest seasons in sports in general?

Let's take a look.

No. 10: 1976 Indiana Hoosiers

The Indiana Hoosiers went 32-0 in 1976, and to this day they are the only Division 1 men's team to experience the feeling of an undefeated season.

Led by national player of the year, Scott May, and All-American, Quinn Buckner, no one touched the Hoosiers in 1976, and it is widely considered the most dominant season in NCAA history.

No. 9: 1971 Nebraska Cornhuskers

The 1971 the Cornhuskers were one of the most dominant teams in college football history, winning 12 of their 13 games by at least 24 points, including a 32-point victory over Alabama in the National Championship. 

Coached by Bob Devaney, Nebraska won back-to-back National Championships.

No. 8: Novak Djokovic-2011

Novak's stellar season featured four wins over all-time great Roger Federer, and six wins over clay court king Rafael Nadal.

Djokovic won three grand slams and made it to the semifinals at Roland Garros, where he was bested by Federer in four sets. 

He compiled an unrealistic 64-3 record over the course of the season.

No. 7: 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens

The 1976 Montreal Canadiens are widely considered the greatest NHL team of all-time, setting the record for most points in a season, with 132, and outscoring opponents by an average of 2.7 goals per game.

No. 6: 1939 New York Yankees

The 1939 Yankees compiled a record of 106-45, won their 11th pennant, and beat the Cincinnati Reds in the World Series for their fourth in a row.

Lou Gehrig's No.4 was retired by the Yankees and Joe DiMaggio batted an unearthly .381.

No. 5: Tiger Woods- 2000

Tiger Woods had an epic year in 2000. He won three majors and nine tournaments, and his win at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am is considered one of the greatest comebacks in the history of golf.

He raked in the accolades, winning PGA tour player of the year, the Vardon Trophy, the money title and the Byron Nelson award.

No. 4: 1972 Miami Dolphins

The 1972 Dolphins remain the only team to go the entire season unbeaten and win the Super Bowl.

Led by head coach Don Shula and quarterback Bob Griese, the majority of the games weren't even contested.

There is an urban legend that says every year when the last undefeated team loses its first game, every surviving member of the '72 Dolphins open bottles of champagne.

No. 3: 2010-11 FC Barcelona

In 2010-11 Barcelona, led by Lionel Messi, won the La Liga, Spanish Supercopa, and the UEFA Champions League.

FC Barcelona's record was 30-6-2 and Messi was their top goal scorer with 53 total goals.

No. 2: 1995-96 Chicago Bulls

It is hard to argue with a team that won 72 of 82 games. It is even harder to argue when you consider the depth of the talent in the league that year. 

Led by Michael Jordan, the Bulls were unstoppable on their way to an NBA championship in which they defeated the Seattle Supersonics.  

No. 1: 1927 Yankees

The 1927 New York Yankees finished 110-44, and finished 19 games ahead of the second place Oakland A's.

They swept the Pittsburgh Pirates in one of the most lopsided World Series of all time. 

But the thing that everyone knows this team for is Murderer's Row, which refers to the first six batters in the Yankees lineup; Earle Combs, Mark Koenig, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bob Meusel and Tony Lazzeri.

Joe Judge, a Washington Senators first baseman produced a memorable quote after getting thrashed 21-1 by the '27 Yankees. 

“Those fellows not only beat you but they tear your heart out. I wish the season was over,” he said.