Sometimes, excellence is inherited. These father-son pairs have left their marks on sports history, each achieving greatness in their fields.
10. Howie Long and Chris Long, Kyle Long
Howie Long carved a Hall of Fame career as a defensive lineman for the Raiders, while his sons, Chris and Kyle, also excelled in the NFL.
9. Cecil Fielder and Prince Fielder
Both Fielders are famed for their home-run prowess in MLB, with Cecil leading the league in the early 90s and Prince establishing himself as a prolific slugger.
8. Mychal Thompson and Klay Thompson
Mychal contributed to the Lakers’ success in the 80s, and Klay is now a cornerstone of the Warriors dynasty.
7. Dell Curry and Stephen Curry
Dell was known as a great 3-point shooter, while Stephen has transformed the game with his shooting prowess.
6. Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Sr.’s legacy as a NASCAR icon continues with Dale Jr.’s successful career in the sport.
5. Bobby Bonds and Barry Bonds
Bobby was a two-time All-Star, while Barry became one of the greatest hitters in MLB history.
4. Vladimir Guerrero and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
With remarkable achievements in MLB, this duo showcases the greatness of the Guerrero family.
3. Bobby Hull and Brett Hull
Both Hulls dominated the NHL, and Brett is often considered even greater than his father.
2. Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr.
This father-son pairing made history as the first to play together in MLB, with both achieving great acclaim.
1. Archie Manning and Peyton Manning, Eli Manning
The Manning legacy features three elite quarterbacks, redefining NFL success.
Honorable Mentions:
- Sandy Alomar, Roberto Alomar, Sandy Alomar Jr.
- Deion Sanders, Shedeur Sanders, Shilo Sanders
- Doc Rivers and Austin Rivers
- Joe Bryant and Kobe Bryant
- Clay Matthews Jr., Clay Matthews III and Casey Matthews
- Ed McCaffrey and Christian McCaffrey
- Marvin Harrison and Marvin Harrison Jr.
- Peter Schmeichel and Kasper Schmeichel
- Tim Hardaway and Tim Hardaway Jr.
- Bill Walton and Luke Walton
- Bruce Matthews and Jake Matthews
- Richard Petty and Kyle Petty
- Calvin Hill and Grant Hill
- LeBron James and Bronny James
