LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
For years sons have followed their dads in the world of
sports. Some have done so successfully, and some not so successfully. It makes
them either good fodder for comparisons or just blips in the scheme of things.
Here I hope is an interesting look at some of these combos.
Bobby & Barry Bonds
Baseball
Bobby Bonds recorded five seasons with 30-plus home runs and 30-plus steals, won three Gold Glove awards, and was a three-time all-star, while playing for eight different teams over a 14-year career
Bobby Bonds recorded five seasons with 30-plus home runs and 30-plus steals, won three Gold Glove awards, and was a three-time all-star, while playing for eight different teams over a 14-year career
One of the most
feared hitters and five-tool player, Barry is a 13-time all-star, winning seven
MVP awards, and over 700 home runs.
Both Bobby Bonds as the first player in baseball history to surpass both 300 home runs and 400 stolen bases, along with son Barry are the only other players to accomplish this feat.
Ken Griffey Sr. & Ken
Griffey Jr.
Baseball
Three-time all-star and two-time World Series winner Ken Griffey Sr. played for the Cincinnati Reds, batting .296 lifetime, with over 2,100 hits.
Ken Griffey Jr. is an 11 time all-star with over 500 home runs and more basehits than his father. They appeared together for the Mariners in 1990.
Three-time all-star and two-time World Series winner Ken Griffey Sr. played for the Cincinnati Reds, batting .296 lifetime, with over 2,100 hits.
Ken Griffey Jr. is an 11 time all-star with over 500 home runs and more basehits than his father. They appeared together for the Mariners in 1990.
Felipe & Moises Alou
Baseball
Felipe Alou was both a great player and manager who hit 206 home runs over 17 seasons. The three-time all-star retired in 1974. Moises Alou was a six-time all-star and batted over .300 for his 14-season career.
Felipe managed his son Moises' twice in his career.
Felipe Alou was both a great player and manager who hit 206 home runs over 17 seasons. The three-time all-star retired in 1974. Moises Alou was a six-time all-star and batted over .300 for his 14-season career.
Felipe managed his son Moises' twice in his career.
Lee & Richard Petty
NASCAR
Lee Petty made NASCAR's a sport by becoming the NASCAR’s first superstar, winning three drivers' championships between 1954 and 1959, and winning the first Daytona 500 in 1959. He is a member of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame since 1990.
Richard Petty is even more successful, with the record for most drivers' championships, having won seven between 1967 and 1979. He retired in 1992 with 200 career wins (the most ever) and he too is a member in the Hall of Fame since 1997.
Both Lee and Richard were named among the Top 50 NASCAR drivers of all time in 1998.
Lee Petty made NASCAR's a sport by becoming the NASCAR’s first superstar, winning three drivers' championships between 1954 and 1959, and winning the first Daytona 500 in 1959. He is a member of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame since 1990.
Richard Petty is even more successful, with the record for most drivers' championships, having won seven between 1967 and 1979. He retired in 1992 with 200 career wins (the most ever) and he too is a member in the Hall of Fame since 1997.
Both Lee and Richard were named among the Top 50 NASCAR drivers of all time in 1998.
Dale Earnhardt Sr. & Dale
Earnhardt Jr.
NASCAR
Dale Earnhardt Sr. NASCAR racer won a record-tying seven championships in his career; with 76 wins placing him fourth all time. His career was highlighted by his memorable first victory at the Daytona 500 in 1998.
Dale Jr. maked his debut at the Winston Cup circuit in 2000. In 2003, he finished third in the championship standings, and in 2004, winning the Daytona 500 six years to the exact day of his father's victory there.
Dale Sr. and sons Dale Jr. and Kerry competed in the 2000 Pepsi 400, the second time a father had raced against two sons.
Dale Earnhardt Sr. NASCAR racer won a record-tying seven championships in his career; with 76 wins placing him fourth all time. His career was highlighted by his memorable first victory at the Daytona 500 in 1998.
Dale Jr. maked his debut at the Winston Cup circuit in 2000. In 2003, he finished third in the championship standings, and in 2004, winning the Daytona 500 six years to the exact day of his father's victory there.
Dale Sr. and sons Dale Jr. and Kerry competed in the 2000 Pepsi 400, the second time a father had raced against two sons.
Ken Norton Sr. & Ken Norton
Jr.
Boxing and football
Ken Norton Sr. won 42 of his 50 career fights, one of which was the famous victory over Muhammad Ali, and became the World Boxing Council heavyweight championship in 1978. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Ken Norton Sr. became an actor after his career ended.
Ken Norton Jr. became an NFL linebacker, drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, andr. played for them between 1988 and 1993, winning two Super Bowls then moving on to San Francisco in 1994 and winning another. He was also a two-time Pro Bowler.
Ken Jr. has pursued coaching since he retired.
Ken Norton Sr. won 42 of his 50 career fights, one of which was the famous victory over Muhammad Ali, and became the World Boxing Council heavyweight championship in 1978. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Ken Norton Sr. became an actor after his career ended.
Ken Norton Jr. became an NFL linebacker, drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, andr. played for them between 1988 and 1993, winning two Super Bowls then moving on to San Francisco in 1994 and winning another. He was also a two-time Pro Bowler.
Ken Jr. has pursued coaching since he retired.
Archie, Peyton & Eli Manning
Football
Archie Manning is the star quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, twice named to the Pro Bowl and led the league in pass completions in his second season. His sons: Peyton and Eli have both succeeded in the same sport, Peyton earning five Pro Bowls and passing for over 4,000 yards per season for six straight yearsand throwing 49 touchdown passes during the 2004 season. Eli with the NY Giants has won recently recorded his second Super Bowl victory.
Archie Manning is the star quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, twice named to the Pro Bowl and led the league in pass completions in his second season. His sons: Peyton and Eli have both succeeded in the same sport, Peyton earning five Pro Bowls and passing for over 4,000 yards per season for six straight yearsand throwing 49 touchdown passes during the 2004 season. Eli with the NY Giants has won recently recorded his second Super Bowl victory.
Calvin & Grant Hill
Football and basketball
Calvin Hill was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and starred as a running back for the Dallas Cowboys. Calvin was second in the NFL in total yards from scrimmage in 1973, scoring the third-highest number of touchdowns in the league in 1971, and a member of the 1971 Super Bowl champions.
Grant Hill is a six-time all-star NBA player for the Phoenix Suns, and starred as a Duke All-American in the early 90’s.
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Calvin Hill was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and starred as a running back for the Dallas Cowboys. Calvin was second in the NFL in total yards from scrimmage in 1973, scoring the third-highest number of touchdowns in the league in 1971, and a member of the 1971 Super Bowl champions.
Grant Hill is a six-time all-star NBA player for the Phoenix Suns, and starred as a Duke All-American in the early 90’s.
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Gordie & Mark Howe
Hockey
Gordie Howe, "Mr. Hockey" scored 1,850 career points in the NHL and another 508 in the WHA. His 801 goals placed him second on the all time list behind Wayne Gretzky. Leading the NHL in scoring six times, Gordie was awarded six Hart trophies as the league's MVP.
Mark Howe scored 742 points in a 929 NHL career, while playing defense, while also playing in the WHA, leading his team in scoring with 107 points one year.
In the 1979-80 season, Gordie, Mark and Marty Howe all played together for the Hartford Whalers.
Gordie Howe, "Mr. Hockey" scored 1,850 career points in the NHL and another 508 in the WHA. His 801 goals placed him second on the all time list behind Wayne Gretzky. Leading the NHL in scoring six times, Gordie was awarded six Hart trophies as the league's MVP.
Mark Howe scored 742 points in a 929 NHL career, while playing defense, while also playing in the WHA, leading his team in scoring with 107 points one year.
In the 1979-80 season, Gordie, Mark and Marty Howe all played together for the Hartford Whalers.
Bobby & Brett Hull
Hockey
The Howe’s weren’t the only father/son tandem in Hickey history. The "Golden Jet" Bobby Hull netted 610 goals and 1,170 points in 1,063 NHL games, mostly with the Chicago Blackhawks from 1957 to 1972. Hull twice won the Hart Trophy as league MVP, and led in scoring three times in the NHL before jumping to the WHA.
Brett Hull, a.k.a. "Golden Brett" in three straight seasons between 1989 and 1992, scored over 70 goals while playing with the St. Louis Blues. His 741 career goals, are good for third all-time.
Both have each won the Hart Trophy and the Lady Byng Trophy.
The Howe’s weren’t the only father/son tandem in Hickey history. The "Golden Jet" Bobby Hull netted 610 goals and 1,170 points in 1,063 NHL games, mostly with the Chicago Blackhawks from 1957 to 1972. Hull twice won the Hart Trophy as league MVP, and led in scoring three times in the NHL before jumping to the WHA.
Brett Hull, a.k.a. "Golden Brett" in three straight seasons between 1989 and 1992, scored over 70 goals while playing with the St. Louis Blues. His 741 career goals, are good for third all-time.
Both have each won the Hart Trophy and the Lady Byng Trophy.
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