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(#1) Klay and Mychal Thompson
A former big man for the Trail Blazers and Lakers, Mychal Thompson has two sons who became professional athletes. Klay Thompson, one of the Splash Brothers on the Golden State Warriors team that set records in 2016, is one of the best NBA players of his generation. Trayce Thompson, Klay's brother, plays outfield for the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup.
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(#2) Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr.
The Griffeys are a remarkable father-son duo. Unlike most duos, who play decades apart, this father and son played on the same team for two seasons. The Seattle Mariners were home to both Junior and Senior in the early '90s. During that time, they became the first father-son duo to hit back-to-back home runs.
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(#3) The Mannings
Eli and Peyton are the most famous pieces of the Manning dynasty, but their father was an accomplished football player in his own right. Archie Manning doesn't have any Super Bowl rings, but the former New Orleans Saints quarterback has an impressive career stat sheet - he threw for 23,911 yards including 125 TDs. But then, Peyton holds 21 NFL records, including most passing yards, most passing TDs, and most TDs in a single season.
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(#4) Cecil and Prince Fielder
The Fielders aren't known for their fielding prowess. Instead, they're two of the most notorious sluggers in the history of the MLB. Cecil and Prince are the only father and son pairing to each hit for 50 or more homers in a single season. They also co-starred in a McDonald's commercial decades ago.
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(#5) Bobby and Brett Hull
Bobby Hull has a spot on the Mount Rushmore of the NHL. He's one of the best players the league has ever seen. As such, his son Brett had high expectations to live up to. While Brett isn't one of the best ever, both he and his father have earned their spots in the Hall of Fame.
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(#6) Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr.
The story of Earnhardt father-son dynasty is marred by tragedy. Dale Earnhardt Sr. was one of the greatest NASCAR racers in history. In 2001, he was killed instantly in a crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. His death resulted in sweeping safety changes in the sport and made it a much safer place for other drivers. One of those other drivers was his son, who carried on his father's legacy in glorious fashion.
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(#7) Lee and Richard Petty
Lee Petty was an impressive stock car racer in his own right. Then his son came around and earned the nickname 'The King.' Richard Petty is considered one of the best, if not the best, NASCAR driver of all time. His name is also frequently dropped in country songs, a testament to the lasting Petty legacy.
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(#8) Calvin and Grant Hill
Grant Hill decided not to follow directly in the footsteps of his father, Calvin, an accomplished running back who played nearly two decades in the NFL. Instead, Grant took his talents to the NBA, where he was a seven time all-star. Unfortuanely, the later years of his career were marred by injury.
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(#9) The Boones
The Boone family wasn't content with being a father-son dynasty; their family greatness spans three generations. Ray Boone was a shortstop in the MLB throughout the 50s. His son, Bob Boone, was an all-star catcher in the '70s and '80s, as well as a manager. Bob Boone's two sons, Bret and Aaron, were both MLB all-stars as well.
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(#10) Dell and Stephen Curry
Steph Curry is the best player in the NBA in 2016, but he isn't the first Curry to leave his mark on the game. His father, Dell Curry, was a 3-point phenomnom long before it was cool.
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(#11) Felipe and Moises Alou
The Alou name is legendary in baseball. Felipe was an all-star player and equally accomplished manager. His brother, Matty, was also an all-star. Moises Alou, Felipe's son, was a tremendous player, with a World Series victory to his name. He's also famous for being the Cubs outfielder that lost the ball to Steve Bartman on that fateful day.
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(#12) The Longs
Howie Long isn't just a regular NFL analyst, he's also the father to two famous sons. Kyle and Chris Long both made it all the way to the NFL, where they play on opposite sides of the line. Neither have quite lived up to their father's legacy, who was one of the most fearsome pass rushers of his generation when he played for the Raiders.
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(#13) The Mathews Clan
The Clay Matthews who currently plays for the Green Bay Packers is actually Clay Matthews III. His father, Clay Matthews Jr., and more famous uncle, Bruce Matthews, were both NFLers a few decades as well. Clay III is much more accomplished than his father, and he's on his way to having a better career than his Hall of Fame uncle.
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(#14) Bobby and Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds and his father Bobby both played professional baseball. Barry had a much more illustrious career, but also a much more controversial one. His father had far fewer homers to his name, but he got those hits without be embroiled in scandal. For Barry, his legacy is just as associated with steroids as it is homeruns.
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(#15) The Alomars
Sandy Alomar Sr. was a pretty good baseball player. He was a one time all-star and had a knack for stealing bases. He wasn't quite as good as his sons though. Sandy Jr. was Rookie of the Year and a six time all-star. His brother, Roberto Alomar, was even better. Roberto was a 12 -time all-star, and was awarded 10 Gold Gloves and had four Silver Slugger titles.
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(#16) Joe and Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant is the best basketball player since Jordan, so it's no surprise that he obliterated the legacy his father left behind. Joe Bryant's playing career was split between time overseas and in the NBA. As such, Kobe was exposed to the world at a young age. The worldly experience no doubt had an influence on a young Kobe, who grew to love and excel at both basketball and soccer.
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(#17) The Mayweathers
Floyd Mayweather Jr and his father, Floyd Sr, are each really good at punching people in the face. The younger Floyd has 26 KOs to his name. His father, 18. Floyd Sr is more than just a knockout artist, though; he's also a respected coach. Aside from his son, he trained Oscar De La Hoya and Laila Ali.
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Whether it is football, NBA, or other sports, the father is usually the great inspiration and orientation for their son, so it is common for father and son to engage in the same profession, but it is not easy for both father and son to succeed in the same sport. As we all know, there are two important factors to become a good athlete, technology and talent, the son of some athletes will not have bad talent.
Many great athletes have chosen to train their sons to become the best professional player, and some even created two generations of brilliance. The generator introduced some professional athletes who are actually father and son.
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