Consecutive games played means that at any point in the game you came in. Consecutive games started means you were part of the first team that started the game.
The three players who started the most consecutive games for the San Diego Chargers were all offensive linemen. Interestingly, the three played on the same line between 1971 and 1973. Russ Washington started 148 consecutive games between 1970 and 1980. Walt Sweeney started 140 consecutive games between 1964 and 1973. Doug Wilkerson started 114 consecutive games between 1971 and 1978.
Billy Williams with 1117 consecutive games played between September 22, 1963 - September 2, 1970.
Steve Garvey of the Dodgers and Padres with 1207 consecutive games played between September 3, 1975 and July 29, 1983.
Check out the 'Consecutive Games Played Streaks' link on this page to see the 15 longest consecutive games played streaks in MLB history.
During the 1995 season Cal Ripken Jr. played in his 2130th consecutive game to tie Lou Gehrig. The consecutive games played streak started on May 30, 1982, and on September 6, 1995 Cal past Lou Gehrig with game #2131.
Cal Ripken 2,632 Consecutive Games PlayedCal Ripken Jr. holds the record for most baseball games played without missing on game. The consecutive games played streak by Cal Ripken started on May 30, 1982. On September 6, 1995 Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's record when he played in game number 2131. Cal would finish his career with 2,632 consecutive game over a 16 year period. Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games set in 1939 was played over a 14 year period.
Ted Hendricks did not miss a game in his entire career. He played in 215 consecutive games between 1969-1983, an NFL record for linebackers.
Through the 2017 season, the current games-played streak is 333 straight contests by shortstop Alcides Escobar of the Kansas City Royals. He has started every game for the Royals since September 26, 2015. It is the longest such streak since Cal Ripken started in 2,216 consecutive games at shortstop for Baltimore from 1982 to 1996.
Through the 2017 season, the current games-played streak is 333 straight contests by shortstop Alcides Escobar of the Kansas City Royals. He has started every game for the Royals since September 26, 2015. It is the longest such streak since Cal Ripken started in 2,216 consecutive games at shortstop for Baltimore from 1982 to 1996.
27 ... their streak started with the 1976 Orange Bowl.
The 1988 Orioles started with 21 consecutive losses, which I believe is the modern record.
From 1925-1939 Lou Gehrig played in 2130 consecutive baseball games.