As for sports achievements, like fathers, like sons, Part 2
Dad Felipe: An outfielder with a 17-year career featuring three All-Star appearances. He led the league in hits twice and in runs once, with 2,101 career hits and 206 homers. Also managed the Expos and Giants. Son Moises: An outfielder whose 17-year career included six All-Star appearances. He finished with 2,134 hits, 332 homers, and 1,287 RBIs.
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We also must mention Moises's uncles, Matty and Jesus, who joined their brother to form an all-Alou outfield in the final two innings for the Giants against the Pirates on Sept. 15, 1963.
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Bell.
Dad Gus: A high-quality center fielder (four All-Star appearances) who had the misfortune of playing in the 1950s at the same time Willie, Mickey, and the Duke (and even Richie Ashburn) were making daily headlines. Gus had four 100-RBI seasons for the Reds. Son Buddy: Had a nice, 18-year career with four All-Star nods and one Gold Glove at third. He finished with 201 homers and 1,106 RBIs. He also managed the Tigers, Rockies, and Royals.
His son David made the Bells a third-generation baseball family when he was named manager of the Reds (
Hairston.
Grandfather Sam: Played four games for the 1951 White Sox, going 2 for 5 with a double, therefore retiring as a .400 hitter. Father Jerry Sr.: Played 14 years, during which he played every position except pitcher and catcher. Son Jerry Jr.: Playing for nine big league clubs, he made a living as a quality pinch hitter.
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Basketball
Thompson.
Dad Mychal: Not a Hall of Famer, but the No. 1 pick in the 1978 NBA Draft and a valuable big man in a 12-year career. He was acquired by the Lakers as the missing link in the 1987 championship team. Career averages of 13.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Son Klay: Member of the Needs No Introduction Club. Can prepare his Hall of Fame acceptance speech.
Klay Thompson is sure to end up in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Hardaway.
Dad Tim: A tough, brainy point guard who averaged 17.7 points a game in a 13-year career for the Warriors, Heat, Mavericks, Nuggets, and Pacers. Five All-Star appearances. Don Nelson said that after coaching Hardaway he could never again live without a true point guard. Son Tim Jr.: Epitome of a useful auxiliary shooting forward. Has averaged in the vicinity of 14 points a game while flying well under the radar.
Vandeweghe.
Dad Ernie: Hoop elders remember him as a solid auxiliary player for the 1950s Knicks. Son Kiki: The man could score. He had seven straight years averaging between 20.2 and 29.4 points a game.
Payton.
Dad Gary Sr.: Known as 'The Glove,' defense was his game in a Hall of Fame career highlighted by a Defensive Player of the Year award at age 34. Also snaked in 16 points a game. Son Gary Jr.: You don't make it to age 32 in the NBA while averaging 5 points a game unless you can seriously D-up. Yup, a chip off the old defensive block.
Nance.
Dad Larry Sr.: A three-time All-Star with one first-team All-Defense selection. He won the NBA's first dunk contest in 1984. Sign above his Cleveland locker: 'I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford.' Son Larry Jr.: He has bounced around, but a guy who has shot better than 50 percent nine of his 10 seasons is always employable.
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Football
Matthews.
Dad Clay Jr.: A linebacker who terrorized ball carriers (and others) in a legendary career from 1978-96. Member of the Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor. Son Clay III: A linebacker and Green Bay's all-time sacks leader. Six Pro Bowls and two first-team All-Pro selections.
Long.
Dad Howie: A Hall of Fame defensive end and
Hockey
Tkachuk.
Dad Keith: A Needs No Introduction guy, not around here, anyway. Sons Matthew and Brady: If you didn't know them before, you do after the first nine seconds of
Matthew (left) and Brady Tkachuk took over the first US-Canada 4 Nations Face-Off game.
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NASCAR
Earnhardt.
Dad Dale: Absolutely, positively, Needs No Introduction. Son Dale Jr.: Two NASCAR championships.
Horse racing trainers
Jones.
Dad Ben: Kentucky Derby wins, 6; Preakness, 2; Belmont, 1. Son Jimmy: Kentucky Derby, 2; Preakness, 4; Belmont, 1.
Officials
Crawford.
Dad Shag: baseball umpire. Son Jerry: baseball umpire. Son Joey: basketball referee.
Hochuli.
Dad Ed, NFL referee (with big biceps). Son Shawn, NFL referee.
Shawn Hochuli followed in his father's footsteps, becoming an NFL referee.
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Broadcasters
Albert.
Dad Marv: Mr. Versatility, who also may be the best basketball broadcaster ever. Son Kenny: He ain't his dad, but he ain't bad, either. Brother/Uncle Al: Gets the job done. Brother/Uncle Steve: See Al.
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Buck.
Dad Jack: An icon. 'I don't believe what I just saw!' Son Joe: Why everyone won't acknowledge his greatness is something I don't understand.
And you ain't heard nothin' yet . . .
Caray.
Dad Harry, son Skip, grandson Chip, great-grandson Chris.
. . . and a couple of daughters
McGee.
Mom Pam: Two-time NCAA champ, Olympic gold, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Son JaVale: A 16-year NBA career for nine teams. Daughter Imani: WNBA player.
Rodman.
Dad Dennis: Needs No Introduction. Daughter Trinity: NWSL's Washington Spirit. Three goals for
Whew! I'm done for now.
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