One for the record books? (5)

I believe the answer is:

clerk

'one for the record books?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for clerk that I've seen before include "Record-keeper" , "Office/bank worker" , "Office record keeper" , "Office worker (UK) - shop assistant (US)" , "Record- or account-keeper" .)

I've seen this clue in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

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