LeBron James and his son Bronny would be the first father-son duo to play on an NBA courtroom collectively, however they aren’t the primary dad and child to play on the identical group in sports activities historical past (hiya, Griffeys! We keep in mind!).
That received us considering: which fathers and sons have been the best in sports activities historical past, from athletes within the NFL to MLB to NBA to the NHL. We’re not evaluating their numbers or something, however we’re occupied with which households we consider instantly with well-known dads and children. That’s as scientific as we’re getting.
Right here’s our checklist, in no explicit order:
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Sep 30, 2017; Knoxville, TN, USA; Former NFL quarterback Archie Manning presents his son Tennessee Volunteers former quarterback Peyton Manning the Faculty Corridor of Fame award throughout halftime of the sport between the Tennessee Volunteers and Georgia Bulldogs at Neyland Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports activities
Dec 5, 2006; St. Louis, MO, USA; Brett Hull and his father Bobby Hull hug in entrance of Brett’s jersey because it begins to rise to the rafters earlier than the Detroit Pink Wings and the St. Louis Blues sport on the Scottrade Middle in St. Louis, MO. Necessary Credit score:Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports activities Copyright © Scott Rovak
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 12: Ken Griffey Jr. poses along with his father Ken Griffey Sr. following the American League victory within the HBCU Swingman Traditional at Globe Life Area on July 12, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Picture by Emmanuel Durojaiye/Getty Photographs)
Unknown date; New York, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Barry Bonds (proper) of the San Francisco Giants along with his father Bobby Bonds (left) at 1st base in the course of the 1996 season in opposition to the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Picture By USA TODAY Sports activities (c) Copyright 1996 USA TODAY Sports activities
HOUSTON, TX – MAY 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Dell Curry hug after Recreation Six of the Western Convention Semifinals in opposition to the Houston Rockets in the course of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on Could 10, 2019 on the Toyota Middle in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: Consumer expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or utilizing this {photograph}, consumer is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Photographs License Settlement. Necessary Copyright Discover: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Picture by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE through Getty Photographs)
Nov 12, 2011; Toronto, ON, Canada; Corridor of Fame inductee Mark Howe (proper) is acknowledged earlier than the sport along with his father Gordie Howe (left) earlier than the Ottawa Senators sport in opposition to the Toronto Maple Leafs on the Air Canada Centre. The Senators beat the Maple Leafs 5-2. Necessary Credit score: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports activities
LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 29: Clay Matthews Jr. #47 of the USC Trojans poses on the sector along with his mom Leslie Matthews and father Clay Matthews Sr. after the sport in opposition to the Notre Dame Preventing Irish on November 29, 2008 on the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. USC received 38-3. (Picture by Jeff Golden/Getty Photographs)
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3/5/2005 — SPRING TRAINING/SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS-CHICAGO CUBS — MESA, AZ: San Francisco Giants supervisor Felipe Alou and son Moises within the dugout throughout a Cactus League sport in opposition to the Cubs at HoHoKam Park. Moises Alou signed with the Giants within the off season to play for his father. Picture by Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY employees
