Similar edge case in cricket is Bradman. Most great cricket batsmen Test batting average is around 50-60 and Bradman's average is 99.94
http://stats.espncricinfo.com/wi/content/records/282910.html
http://stats.espncricinfo.com/wi/content/records/282910.html
Years later, I discovered this number was assigned in homage to Sir Donald Bradman's batting average.
Less well known is the ABC's national telephone number 13 9994.