Who are the longest-tenured players in every major league?

Father Time may be undefeated, but LeBron James is certainly taking him to overtime.

The four-time NBA champion and four-time league MVP continues to stuff the stat sheet even in the latter years of his playing career. The 2024-25 NBA season marks the 22nd of James' storied career, tying Vince Carter for the most in NBA history.

While James continues to defy time, here's a look at the players who have logged the most seasons across the major North American sports leagues:

MLB

All time

• Nolan Ryan, 27 seasons (1966-1993)

• Cap Anson, 27 seasons (1871-1897)

Active

• Rich Hill, 20 seasons (since 2005)

MLS

All time

• Kyle Beckerman, 21 seasons (2000-20)

Active

• Stefan Frei, 16 seasons (since 2009)

• Teal Bunbury, 16 seasons (since 2010)

• Sean Johnson, 16 seasons (since 2010)

NBA

All time

• Vince Carter, 22 seasons (1998-2020)

Active

• LeBron James, 22 seasons (since 2003)

NFL

All time

• George Blanda, 26 seasons (1949-1975)

Active

• Aaron Rodgers, 20 seasons (since 2005)

NHL

All time

• Chris Chelios, 26 seasons (1983-2010)

• Gordie Howe, 26 seasons (1946-71, 1979-80)

Active

• Brent Burns, 21 seasons (since 2003)

• Marc-Andre Fleury, 21 seasons (since 2003)

NWSL

All time and active

• Lauren Barnes, 12 seasons (since 2013)

• Jess Fishlock, 12 seasons (since 2013)

WNBA

All time

• Diana Taurasi, 20 seasons (2004-14, 2016-24)

Active

• DeWanna Bonner, 15 seasons (since 2009)

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