The Large Father Has Done It Again

The Most Successful Father-Son Combos in Sports History

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    Peyton is one of three great quarterbacks in the Manning family.

    Peyton is one of 3 great quarterbacks in the Manning family. Jack Dempsey/Associated Press

    Though athletic greatness is most often associated with notions like hard work and dedication, sometimes genetic excellence supersedes all, in a manner stealing the leading office.

    In these rare instances, sports stardom is passed downward from father to son(due south), almost every bit if they were born to play their respective games.

    Along the gridiron, for example, three different Mannings have dominated football game on both the collegiate and pro levels, beginning with the patriarchal Archie all the way back in 1969.

    Likewise, in hockey, Bobby Hull set the standard for offensive excellence in the '50s, '60s and '70s, while his son, Brett, seamlessly continued the family tradition more than than two decades later.

    The same tin exist said of numerous baseball families, similar the Alous, Bonds, Griffeys and Boones, all of which produced multiple generations of baseball game greats.

    With, and so, the aforementioned families in mind, we've sought to highlight and laurels the xv well-nigh prolific father-son combos in sports history.

    Though nosotros used a sliding scale of sorts—ane generation's mediocrity could, in theory, be overcome by the next generation's excellence—for the almost function nosotros only selected duos in which both members had achieved some form of professional success.

    Also, additional credit was given if a father-son combo'southward athletic greatness extended to a third generation—to another son, if you volition or if a father produced non one, but 2 or three superstar sons (like Archie).

    And while virtually of our spotlighted duos played the same sport, a few chose to migrate in divergent directions. Either way, though, each of our begetter-son combos nonetheless ranks among the well-nigh naturally gifted and athletically prolific in all of sports history.

Close, but No Cigar

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    In becoming a great NBA player, Kobe Bryant merely followed in his father's footsteps.

    In becoming a keen NBA actor, Kobe Bryant but followed in his father's footsteps. Marker J. Terrill/Associated Printing

    Though we'll highlight the 15 nearly prolific begetter-son duos, there are enough of others worthy of attending. With them in mind, we're calling this our familial listing of honorable mentions:

    • Joe and Kobe Bryant
    • Dolph and Danny Schayes
    • Tony Gwynn Senior and Junior
    • Doctor and Austin Rivers
    • Mario and Michael Andretti
    • Howie and Chris Long
    • Jimmy Walker and Jalen Rose
    • Greg and Ryan Malone
    • Beak and Luke Walton
    • Mike Dunleavy Senior and Junior
    • The Ripkens

Felipe and Moises Alou

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    Felipe Alou had a major impact on professional baseball and on his son, Moises.

    Felipe Alou had a major impact on professional person baseball and on his son, Moises. Associated Printing/Associated Press

    We become things started on the diamond, where both Felipe and Moises Alou starred for the better part of two decades.

    It all started with Felipe in 1958, when he signed with the San Francisco Giants, becoming the first Dominican to appear regularly in MLB. Between then and 1974, the elder Alou would play for five more teams, including the Yankees and Braves.

    During his 17 years in professional baseball, Felipe made three All-Star appearances ('62, '66, '68) and led the NL in hits twice and in runs once. While playing all three outfield positions, he hit .286 lifetime to go on with 852 RBI and 206 homers.

    Like his male parent, Moises also spent 17 successful years in the league, by and large in Montreal while playing for, y'all guessed it, his begetter. In 1,942 career games—between 1990 and 2008—the younger, five-tool Alou hit an impressive .303 with 2,134 hits, 421 doubles, 332 home runs and i,287 RBI.

    To this mean solar day, the two Alous remain one of only four father-son duos in which both father and son had at least one 20-homer season, joining the Griffeys, Fielders and Wards.

Calvin and Grant Hill

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    Just like his father Calvin, Grant Hill was one of the better talents in his sport.

    Just like his begetter Calvin, Grant Hill was 1 of the better talents in his sport. Associated Press

    While well-nigh of our prolific father-son duos played the aforementioned sport, Calvin and Grant Hill chose completely different paths to stardom. Still, when in their primes, both reached elite status in their respective leagues.

    Calvin made his name on the NFL gridiron, where he enjoyed a 12-year career from 1969-81. The Yale grad'due south many accomplishments include four Pro Bowl selections ('69, '72, '73, '74) and, in 1972, he became the first Dallas Cowboy to rush for i,000 yards in a unmarried flavour, which he did again in '73.

    His son, Grant, did well to follow in father's footsteps, fifty-fifty if he did information technology while wearing basketball shoes. On the hardwood, the younger Hill was a transcendent talent, using a uniquely versatile game to lead his college team—Knuckles—to national titles in both 1991 and 1992 before moving on to the NBA in 1994.

    At the pro level, Hill took his game to an even college level, actualization in seven All-Star games while making 4 All-NBA 2nd Teams and one All-NBA First Team.

    In 1999-00, the quondam Dukie put together one of the most impressive seasons in NBA history, averaging 25.eight PPG in addition to 6.6 rebounds and 5.ii assists per competition. Though a drove of injuries would afterwards slow his production, Hill still managed to play 18 long NBA seasons.

Ken Norton Senior and Junior

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    Ken Norton Sr. was an all-time great boxer who gave life to an all-time great linebacker.

    Ken Norton Sr. was an all-fourth dimension great boxer who gave life to an best great linebacker. Anonymous/Associated Press/Associated Press

    Sticking with the theme of fathers and sons who chose unlike routes to fame and fortune, it's time now to take a closer look at Ken Norton Senior and Inferior. In truth, both Nortons were paid handsomely to professionally punish opponents, but their backdrops were nothing alike.

    Senior, for case, did his damage in the ring, where the heavyweight boxed his way to 42 wins, including one against Muhammad Ali in 1973. The once-WBC globe heavyweight champion likewise became well-known for his classic tour with Larry Holmes, which he lost by split decision.

    Widely regarded every bit one of the l greatest heavyweights of all time, Norton Sr. was inducted into the World Battle Hall of Fame in 1989, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992 and the WBC Hall of Fame in 2008.

    Taking an as physical but dissimilar path, Junior excelled on the football field, outset at linebacker for the UCLA Bruins (1984-87). A 1987 All-American, Norton Jr. is currently in the UCLA Hall of Fame.

    On the pro level, believe it or not, the younger Norton enjoyed fifty-fifty more than success, making information technology to three Pro Bowls while winning the same number of Super Bowls. In fact, in 1995, Junior became the first NFL role player to win a Super Bowl ring in three sequent seasons, suiting up for both Dallas and San Francisco forth the way.

Dell and Stephen Back-scratch

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    Dell Curry set an NBA standard of excellence, which his son Steph has more than exceeded.

    Dell Curry fix an NBA standard of excellence, which his son Steph has more than exceeded. Brandon Dill/Associated Press

    If Dell and Stephen Curry have taught sports fans annihilation over the years, information technology's that shooting does in fact run in the family.

    During Dell's 16 years in the NBA, he averaged xi.7 PPG while shooting virtually 46 pct from the flooring and amend than 40 percent from three. Thanks in large office to his sweet stroke, he was named the NBA's Sixth Human being of the Year in 1994, and he notwithstanding ranks as the all-fourth dimension leading scorer in Charlotte Hornets history.

    With that said, Dell's most talented son, Steph, has been even better than his father, and by a lot. In 2008, during his sophomore season at Davidson, Steph set the NCAA record for threes fabricated in a unmarried flavor.

    And, since joining the Golden State Warriors in 2009, the younger Back-scratch has done zilch simply surprise and improve, becoming one of the top PGs in the Clan while scorching nets on a nightly footing.

    During the 2012-thirteen NBA flavour, Curry set an NBA record for most three-pointers made in a regular season (272) and, in 2013-xiv, he teamed up with Klay Thompson to set the NBA record for combined threes in a year (484).

    In simply over fives seasons in the league, Steph has averaged a gaudy twenty.half dozen PPG in improver to 6.eight assists, 4.ii rebounds and ane.7 steals per contest. Meliorate notwithstanding, he'south done information technology while shooting 47 per centum from the floor and a ridiculous 43.5 percent from three.

    Apace, we should note that Steph's younger brother, Seth, currently plays for the Orlando Magic developmental team, simply he hasn't done near as much to make a dent in the league.

Yannick and Joakim Noah

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    Before his son Joakim became a star basketball player, Yannick Noah was a world champion in tennis.

    Earlier his son Joakim became a star basketball game player, Yannick Noah was a world champion in tennis. Associated Press

    But like the Hills and Nortons, Yannick and Joakim Noah took divergent paths to stardom as well.

    Growing upwardly in Republic of cameroon, Yannick took to tennis early and, at historic period 11, was discovered by Arthur Ashe and Charlie Pasarell. Shortly after, he moved to France, where he'd railroad train and, in 1977, begin a promising tennis career.

    Over the next 2 decades, Yannick was a true force on the court. Though he is best remembered for winning the French Open in 1983, the elder Noah also experienced tremendous success as the captain of French republic's Davis Loving cup and Fed Cup teams.

    In all, Yannick captured 23 singles titles in addition to 16 doubles titles, and he rose all the way to No. 3 in the world in singles and to No. 1 in the earth in doubles.

    His son, Joakim, took a much different route to championship glory, making the hardwood his surface of option. Outset, he starred at the University of Florida, leading the Gators to dorsum-to-back national championships in 2006 and 2007. And so, later his junior season, Noah entered the NBA draft, where he was selected ninth overall by the Chicago Bulls.

    In Chicago, Noah has seemingly grown into an even larger star.

    In a piddling more than seven professional person seasons, Joakim has made two NBA All-Star teams, as well as an All-NBA First Team. He was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2014.

The Boones

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    Aaron Boone is one of four Boones to make an MLB All-Star Game. Combined, they've made 10 All-Star appearances.

    Aaron Boone is i of four Boones to make an MLB All-Star Game. Combined, they've fabricated 10 All-Star appearances. Associated Press

    Few families, if any, have experienced more than baseball success than the Boones, which includes a combined 10 All-Star appearances over three generations.

    With them in mind, then, we extend our commentary here beyond the traditional father-son talk, to a third a generation.

    To exist exact, the Boone connection to pro baseball dates all the way back to 1948, when Ray Boone bankrupt into the majors with the Cleveland Indians. During his 13-year career, the two-time All-Star and World Serial champion managed to hit .275 with 151 home runs, and he was the AL's RBI champ in 1955.

    Side by side upwards came Ray's son, Bob Boone. His pro baseball career began in Philadelphia in 1972 and spanned well-nigh two full decades, ending with his retirement in 1990.

    While playing for three different teams—the Phillies, Angels and Royals—Bob appeared in four All-Star Games, won vii Gold Gloves and, in 1980, captured a Earth Serial championship.

    Of class, like his male parent, Bob passed on his dearest and eye for baseball game, doing his function to produce two more Boone All-Stars.

    Bob's oldest son, Bret, spent 14 years in the league—from 1992-2005 splitting time between 6 different franchises. A true accommodating star, Bret was a three-time All-Star and the winner of 4 Gilded Gloves and two Silverish Sluggers.

    And, as alluded to above, Bret's brother, Aaron, also did well to go on live the family unit'south rich baseball tradition. More than specifically, Aaron graced MLB with his presence from 1997-2009, but is all-time known for his mythical year in New York.

    In his solitary All-Star campaign (2003), the youngest Boone belted 24 homers and drove in 96 runs, including a legendary 11th-inning walk-off shot in Game vii of the ALCS.

    All told, the Boones have been an agile and productive part of MLB for roughly lx years, featuring iv All-Stars across 3 different generations.

Racing Royalty

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    Like the Petties, the Earnhardts will forever be racing royalty.

    Like the Petties, the Earnhardts will forever be racing royalty. PAUL KIZZLE/Associated Press

    We at present motility to NASCAR to honor the sport's two most prolific families: the Earnhardts and Petties.

    Nosotros begin our bout of the track, and so, with the oldest of the group, one Lee Petty. An American stock motorcar commuter in the 1950s and '60s, today Lee is considered a pioneer of the sport and one of its first true superstars.

    Betwixt 1954 and 1959, the oldest Piffling won 3 Grand National Championships then capped information technology all off with a 1959 win at the Daytona 500. For it all, Lee was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011.

    His son, Richard Fiddling, began his NASCAR career all the way back in 1958 at just 21 years of historic period and, in a major style, improved upon his father'due south legacy, winning a tape 200 races in a historic 35-year career.

    Most notably, The King won seven NASCAR Championships and a record seven Daytona 500s before retiring in 1992 as, statistically, the sport'south most accomplished driver e'er. Not surprisingly, he was inducted into NASCAR'due south Hall of Fame in 2010.

    Of grade, Richard's son, Kyle Footling, wasn't able to match his father's unprecedented dominance, just he still put together a solid 31-yr career. In 829 full races, the youngest Petty won 8 times with another 173 elevation-10 finishes.

    On the Earnhardt side of things, it all started in 1975, when Dale Sr. began his professional person racing career. During his 27-twelvemonth run, Senior cemented his status as one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history.

    In addition to racing his way to 76 get-go-place finishes, The Intimidator also managed to tie the aforementioned Niggling with a record seven Winston Cup Championships and, also like Little, was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010.

    In 1991, Dale Earnhardt Jr. decided to follow in his father'southward racing footsteps, and his first NASCAR appearance came roughly viii years later, in 1999. Since then, Junior has had a tremendous career, notching 23 wins in all, including two at the storied Daytona International Speedway.

    And, with his father'due south shadow always close by, the younger Earnhardt has been named the sport's most popular driver for an astonishing twelve consecutive seasons (2003-fourteen).

Cecil and Prince Fielder

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    Cecil Fielder, once a great power hitter, is now the father of a great power hitter.

    Cecil Fielder, once a great power hitter, is now the father of a great power hitter. DAVE MARTIN/Associated Press/Associated Press

    Back to the diamond we go, where—with a last proper name similar Fielder—Cecil and Prince were destined to star.

    The older Fielder, Cecil, launched his baseball career in 1985, suiting up for the Toronto Blue Jays. In thirteen years of professional work, he established himself every bit ane of the game's premier power hitters, belting 319 homers and 1,008 RBI, leading the league in the former twice and the latter 3 times.

    In fact, while suiting up for the Detroit Tigers in 1990, Cecil hit an extraordinary 51 homers, becoming the first thespian to achieve the 50-homer marker since 1977, whenGeorge Foster hit 52.

    When the powerful Fielder retired in 1998, he had an impressive resume, which included three All-Star nominations, a World Serial title and two Silver Slugger awards. Oh, and by the way, Cecil was also a two-fourth dimension AL dwelling house run champion and a 3-time AL RBI champ.

    Like his begetter, Prince has also used ability to dominate MLB, which he joined in 2002. Over his 10 years in the league—suiting up for Milwaukee, Detroit and Texas—Prince has a .285 batting boilerplate with 886 RBI and 288 habitation runs.

    In 2007, Prince became baseball's youngest histrion ever to hitting 50 dwelling house runs in a single season and is one of just three players to win two Home Run Derbies, joining Ken Griffey Jr. and Yoenis Cespedes. As reward, the three-time Silvery Slugger is also a v-time All-Star.

The Barry Family

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    Brent and Jon Barry were solid NBA players, but they were nothing compared to their father Rick.

    Brent and Jon Barry were solid NBA players, but they were nothing compared to their male parent Rick. Associated Printing/Associated Press

    Over the concluding 50 years, the Barry family unit has remained a constant strength inside the NBA.

    Then, like with the Boones, nosotros must extend our Barry banter a bit to make it a begetter-sons give-and-take.

    Their professional legacy began in 1965, when the San Francisco Warriors used the draft's second overall selection on small forwards Rick Barry. TheUniversity of Miami production was an instant sensation, winning Rookie of the Year honors while averaging 25.seven points and 10.6 rebounds per game in his first NBA flavour.

    Over his 14-year career, the NBA champion and Finals MVP put up gaudy averages, including 24.eight points, 6.seven rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest.

    Before all was said and done, Barry led the league in points once (1967), in steals once (1975), fabricated information technology to eight NBA All-Star games and was named to 5 All-NBA First Teams. In 1996, he was honored equally 1 of the fifty greatest players in NBA history.

    Though his sons, Brent and Jon, never came close to equaling their dad's prolific production, both were NBA successes in their ain right.

    Brent won NBA titles with the Spurs in 2005 and 2007 and, in between, won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest as well. During his 15 years in the league, he posted 8 double-digit scoring seasons, shot better than 40 percentage from three and meliorate than 52 percent on twos.

    Jon, though slightly less successful than Brent, likewise managed to spend 15 years in the league, from 1992-2006. In a mostly reserve office, he scored five,041 career points, including both regular-season and postseason play. Barry's all-time yr came in 2001-02, when he averaged 9.0 PPG in add-on to 2.ix rebounds and iii.3 assists.

    We should also acknowledge Rick's other sons, Drew and Scooter Barry, both of whom played professional brawl, but never quite like their father or same brothers.

Ken Griffey Senior and Junior

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    Ken Griffey Jr. is in the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame, while his father also had an illustrious baseball career.

    Ken Griffey Jr. is in the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame, while his father likewise had an illustrious baseball career. Associated Press

    Though Junior is the guy most fans call up today, Ken Griffey Sr. was a baseball star in his ain correct. Suiting up for four unlike teams from 1973-91, Senior managed to brand 3 All-Star appearances and, as a member of the vaunted Large Red Machine, won two Earth Serial titles as well.

    During a long and consistent 19-year run in the big leagues, the elder Griffey posted a .296 lifetime batting average, knocked in 859 runs and striking 152 homers. Interestingly, his career actually overlapped with Junior'due south, as the ii spent a couple of seasons together in Seattle.

    Of course, that was only the beginning for the younger Griffey, who went on to have an even meliorate career that spanned an amazing 22 seasons.

    In Seattle—where Griffey Jr. played from 1989-99—he established himself as i of the best home run hitters in baseball history. There, Junior hit a large majority of his 630 career home runs, which ranks sixth most all-time.

    In addition to the long brawl, the 4-time AL home run champ hit for boilerplate—he hit .284 lifetime, was an AL RBI champion and won vii Silver Sluggers—and played impeccable defence, too, taking home 10 Gold Gloves.

    For his impressive output, Junior was named to xiii All-Star teams, was voted the 1997 AL MVP and currently resides in two Halls of Fame (Seattle and Cincinnati).

Bobby and Brett Hull

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    Both Bobby and Brett Hull are in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

    Both Bobby and Brett Hull are in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Associated Press

    You'd be hard-pressed to notice a father-son combination that dominated their respective sport to the caste that both Bobby and Brett Hull dominated hockey.

    The Hull family name burst onto the hockey scene all the fashion back in 1957, when Bobby first turned pro. It didn't take The Golden Jet long to make a dent, either, as he finished second in Rookie of the Year balloting. And, by his third yr in the league, he was leading it in both goals and points.

    All told, during what was a truly illustrious 23-year career, Bobby won the Hart Memorial Trophy twice, the Art Ross Trophy iii times and the Stanley Cup once. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, the elder Hull was elected into hockey's Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.

    In unbelievable style, Bobby's son, Brett, actually managed to meet the standard his begetter had previously set. In 20 NHL seasons, from 1986-2005, The Golden Brett scored 741 goals—the third-highest total in NHL history—and posted five consecutive seasons with l goals or more. His 86 goals in 1990-91 is the third-highest unmarried-flavor total in league history.

    Additionally, the younger Hull also managed to win ii Stanley Cups, a Hart Memorial Bays and a Lester B. Pearson Award while besides appearing in eight NHL All-Star games.

    In 2009, Brett joined his father in the Hockey Hall of Fame, equally the two became the first pair to reach such lofty status. To this day, they are the merely male parent-son duo to have both father and son record 1,000 career points apiece.

The Alomars

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    Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar comes from a family rich in baseball tradition.

    Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar comes from a family rich in baseball tradition. Mark DUNCAN/Associated Press

    We now take an up-close look at the Alomars, yet some other family deeply rooted in professional baseball excellence.

    Sandy Alomar Sr. kicked things off in 1964, when he got his MLB start with the Milwaukee Braves. More of a defensive specialist than an offensive weapon, Alomar Sr. was able to play every position in the field during his 15-year career.

    His best offensive season, which came in 1970, included a .260 batting average, iv dwelling runs, 179 hits and his lone All-Star advent.

    His own baseball efforts, however, were non his greatest contribution to the game. That distinction instead belongs to the two sons Senior gave to the sport.

    Sandy Jr., the older of the two boys, spent 20 years in the league, beginning in 1988. Equally a defensive whiz behind the plate, Inferior won AL Rookie of the Year honors in 1990 as well every bit a Gilded Glove. Playing for 9 unlike teams along the manner, he was voted into vi MLB All-Star games.

    In the end, though, Junior's blood brother—Roberto—was the best Alomar of all. During his 17 years in pro baseball, Roberto fabricated an impressive 12 All-Star appearances and won more Gilded Gloves (10) than any other 2nd baseman in baseball history.

    Meanwhile, his total of four Silverish Sluggers ranks 3rd all-fourth dimension amidst players at his position. As expected, the two-fourth dimension Globe Series champion is also a member of the prestigious Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Matthews

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    Jake Matthews is next in a long line of Matthews greats.

    Jake Matthews is next in a long line of Matthews greats. Jeff Haynes/Associated Printing

    To exist honest, an entire book could justifiably be dedicated to the impressive Matthews bloodlines. We, however, volition be more economical here.

    Dirt Matthews Sr. started the family unit'south lengthy football tradition in 1950, when he made his NFL debut with the San Francisco 49ers. But his pedestrian career—which spanned just v years—was overshadowed when his son, Clay Jr., hit the field for the Browns in 1978.

    Over the next 19 seasons, while making the 17th-well-nigh appearances in NFL history, the younger Matthews recorded 69.5 sacks to keep with i,561 tackles, the third-virtually in league history. As a result, the prolific linebacker was a 3-time All-Pro selection and a four-time Pro Bowler.

    Fast-forrard a couple decades to present time, and the expression "like father, like son" most obviously comes to heed, as Clay Matthews Iii is now terrorizing the NFL from the same linebacker position. Through merely six NFL seasons, the youngest Matthews already has five Pro Basin appearances, a Defensive Player of the Yr award and a Super Bowl title.

    Withal, in ane-of-a-kind way, we tin can actually take the Matthews bloodline a few steps further, as Bruce Matthews—the brother of Clay Jr. and son of Dirt Sr.—was actually the best Matthews of them all. Playing forth the offensive line for nineteen NFL seasons—from 1983-2001 Bruce made it to a record 14 Pro Bowls and to the NFL Hall of Fame as well.

    And, like his brother Clay Jr., Bruce also gave life to a future NFL star. His son, Jake Matthews, was the sixth overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft and currently starts at left tackle for the Atlanta Falcons.

Bobby and Barry Bonds

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    Barry Bonds is considered one of baseball's all-time greats, but his father, Bobby, wasn't too shabby, either.

    Barry Bonds is considered one of baseball's all-time greats, just his father, Bobby, wasn't too shabby, either. Ben Margot/Associated Press/Associated Press

    Over the last 40 years or so, the proper name Bonds, more whatsoever other, has get synonymous with baseball.

    To be verbal, Bobby Bonds first laid the legendary foundation, putting together a successful 14-twelvemonth career after turning pro in 1968.

    Bringing an unprecedented combination of power and speed to the game, the elder Bonds became baseball's commencement player to hit 30 homers and steal xxx bases in more than two seasons, accomplishing the 30-30 feat a record v times (a mark simply his son would eventually equal).

    Additionally, Bobby was also just the 2nd histrion in baseball history to hitting 300 career homers and steal 300 career bases, joining Willie Mays in the prestigious and equally exclusive lodge. And, for a good while, Bobby also held the tape for almost homers striking when leading off a game (35).

    Of grade, every bit most already know, Bobby's son, Barry, merely added to his begetter's list of accomplishments, putting together one of the near accomplished careers in the history of the sport.

    In 22 seasons, spent in Pittsburgh and San Francisco, the younger Bonds won vii NL MVP awards and 8 Golden Gloves. He was also selected to 14 All-Star games.

    Though the finish to his career was riddled with controversy, Barry holds a number of important hitting records, including most career home runs (762), most home runs in a unmarried season (73) and almost career walks (2,558), all while hit .298 lifetime.

    Combined, Bobby and Barry agree MLB father-son records for career homers, RBI and stolen bases.

The Mannings

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    The Manning football tradition is a strong one, led by Peyton, who is one of the greatest QBs in NFL history.

    The Manning football tradition is a strong i, led past Peyton, who is one of the greatest QBs in NFL history. Joe Mahoney/Associated Press

    No family screams football royalty quite every bit loudly as the Mannings. Their impressive football run dates all the way back to the belatedly 1960s, when Archie Manning electrified the nation while starting at quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels.

    Utilizing a unique dual-threat style, the eldest Manning won the Walter Camp Memorial Trophy in 1969 and was inducted into the College Football game Hall of Fame in 1989.

    While his pro career didn't unfold exactly how he intended—he won merely 26.3 percentage of the games he started and never made the playoffs—Archie still managed to play his way into two Pro Bowl selections.

    Of grade, it'southward no clandestine, Archie's children were destined to be the family unit's true football legends. His oldest gridiron great—Peyton—was a consensus start-squad All-American at Tennessee in 1997 and won the Maxwell and Davey O'Brien awards, amidst others.

    The pro game, however, has been fifty-fifty ameliorate to Peyton, who is now regarded as ane of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. For some perspective, the 17-yr vet is a 14-fourth dimension Pro Basin pick, a vii-time first-team All-Pro, a v-time NFL MVP (a league tape) and a Super Bowl champion.

    Equally impressive, he currently holds records for well-nigh career touchdown passes (530), most single-season touchdown passes (55) and most unmarried-flavour passing yards (five,477), to name a few.

    While Peyton's brother, Eli, hasn't been quite as prolific, the current New York Giant has had an amazing football career nevertheless. From setting or tying 45 single-game, flavor and career records at Ole Miss, to leading his Giants to two Super Bowl championships, the youngest Manning has experienced almost all forms of football success.

    A 3-time Pro Bowl selection, Eli currently holds Giants franchise records for career passing yards, touchdowns and completions, and he is also the NFL tape-holder for most fourth-quarter touchdown passes in a season.

    Combine all three, and 1 thing's clear: No family unit in the world can quarterback quite like the Mannings.

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