Are there any father son combos in the baseball Hall of Fame?
The greatest father-son duos in MLB history
As impressive as those young players have been, it will take a lot for them to surpass the career accomplishments of their fathers, with Dante Bichette a four-time All-Star, and Craig Biggio and Vladimir Guerrero both in the Hall of Fame.
With the election of the Hall's historic Centennial Class of 2020, three sets of fathers and sons have now been inducted into the Hall of Fame as contributors – Tim and Wellington Mara of the New York Giants; Art and Dan Rooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers; and Ed and Steve Sabol of NFL Films – but none who has played or ...
Thirteen members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame have had a father or son also play in the National Football League.
Over two hundred father-and-son combinations have made it to the Major League level.
There have been 255 father-son combos in major league history, according to research by Elias Sports Bureau. There is no father and son pair in which both members are in the Hall of Fame (14 fathers are in, but just two sons, Roberto Alomar and Ken Griffey Jr.).
Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. became the first father-and-son duo to play in MLB at the same time, in 1989 when Ken Jr.
Famous Father and Son Duos in MLB
Ken Griffey, Sr. and Ken Griffey, Jr. is one example of a father and son duo that starred in their own eras. Ken Griffey, Sr. was part of the Big Red Machine of the Cincinnati Reds that won consecutive World Series Championships in 1975 and 1976.
Cecil Fielder and Prince Fielder
Father Cecil and son Prince are the only father and son to both have 50-homer seasons, and they were the only pair with 40-homer seasons until Vladdy Jr.'s 2021 display. Cecil played for five teams in his 13 seasons, mashing 319 home runs and making three All-Star teams.
Though the Bonds duo never played together, Bobby coached his son through the heart of Barry's career with the Giants.
One of only five third-generation families to play in the National Football League (NFL), it is often called the "NFL's First Family". Its seven members who have played in the NFL have combined for 25 Pro Bowl invitations, 11 first-team All-Pro selections, and three Super Bowl appearances.
Has a father ever coached his son in the NFL?
The late Buddy Ryan made a name for himself as a defensive coordinator for the Vikings and Bears, then went on to coach the Eagles from 1986 to 1990. His sons, Rob and Rex, went on to become defensive coordinators, as well, and Rex became a head coach for the Jets and Bills.
Born with amniotic band syndrome, his left hand didn't develop properly and was amputated at the age of four. But he didn't let his condition stop him from excelling on the football field and he eventually earned All-American honors at UCF.
Famous Father and Son Duos in MLB
Ken Griffey, Sr. and Ken Griffey, Jr. is one example of a father and son duo that starred in their own eras. Ken Griffey, Sr. was part of the Big Red Machine of the Cincinnati Reds that won consecutive World Series Championships in 1975 and 1976.
Cecil Fielder and Prince Fielder
Father Cecil and son Prince are the only father and son to both have 50-homer seasons, and they were the only pair with 40-homer seasons until Vladdy Jr.'s 2021 display. Cecil played for five teams in his 13 seasons, mashing 319 home runs and making three All-Star teams.
Ken Griffey Sr.
The only father and son to play for the same team, the Griffeys shared the diamond for the Seattle Mariners in 1990 and 1991. The elder Griffey was wrapping up a 19-year career where he hit .
Though the Bonds duo never played together, Bobby coached his son through the heart of Barry's career with the Giants.