The class of 1996, hands down. What's astounding about that class is not just the legacies those teams have laid, but how quickly they did it. Granted FIRST was much smaller back then, but these teams ascended to the top of the competition in now time at all. In my first year, 1998, I learned very quickly that Team 16, 47, 71 and 111 were the teams to beat.
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Originally Posted by sanddrag
Yet another thread about a select few great teams. My oh my. Yes, they are great, but can't we give it a rest and just say all teams are great
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Yes, all FIRST teams have made a huge accomplishment, but some teams go above and beyond. The teams listed have inspired thousands with their amazing designs. I think they deserve every bit of extra recognition we can give them.
I feel that FIRST history is something that is often neglected by our community. I'm big on telling the story of each match. Look at how sports are broadcast today, so much of the production is not about the game, but the backstory behind it. Knowing the history of the great teams makes it so much easier to appreciate the events.
For example, to many seeing the alliance of 71 & 254 was just two good 2006 robots working together. But to those who know the history, that's an alliance of profound proportions. We're talking about the two most decorated teams in FIRST history together in an alliance for the FIRST time!! They faced of in the 2001 finals. Between them they have over 20 regional wins. Beatty has 4 Championships, but the mighty Poofs have yet to climb that mountain. Just typing this sends shivers up my spine. Am I crazy, or do any of you get this way too?
Anyways, yay for a thread which exposes people to more FIRST history and the stories of our elite teams.