"Oh Brother where art thou?" Brothers in Professional Sports

"Oh Brother where art thou?" Brothers in Professional Sports

It is incredibly hard to become a professional athlete. The competition one faces to make the pros is extraordinary. Anybody who even plays one season at the professional level has beaten the odds. The chance that 2 or more brothers could become a pro is even far less likely. However, this has been accomplished more often that you might think. Let's examine the brother combinations that have achieved pro status!

Twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber played in the NFL primarily for what 2 teams?

How many Sutter brothers played in the NHL?

Eli and Peyton Manning were both exceptional NFL QBs. Their dad was also a pro QB. What was his name?

MLB Hall of Fame 3rd baseman George Brett's brother was also a 'big leaguer'. What position did he play?

Wayne Gretzky had a brother who also played briefly in the NHL. What was his name?

Travis and Jason Kelce are both professional football players. What teams do they plan on?

Which of the famed Sutter brothers scored the most goals in the NHL?

MLB legend Cal Ripken Jr had a brother who played with him in Baltimore. What was his name?

Former MLB pitching brothers Phil and Joe Niekro both were famous for what reason?

Which of the famed Sutter brothers was NOT drafted in the 1st round in the NHL?

NHL Hall of Famer Bobby Hull also had a brother who played many years as a pro. What was his name?

Leon and Michael Spinks were both pro boxers. Who beat Muhammad Ali in a fight?

What were the names of the famed Mahovlich brothers in the NHL?

Which of the Harbaugh brothers played quarterback in the NFL?

Baseball legend Jackie Robinson had a brother named Mack who won a medal in the Olympics in what sport?

3 Stastny brothers played for the Quebec Nordiques in the 1980s. Who was not one of them?

Roberto and Sandy Alomar Jr were professional baseball players. Which one played catcher?

Vladimir and Vitaly Klitschko both accomplished what feat?

How many combined Stanley Cups did Maurice and Henri Richard win for the Montreal Canadians?

Hall of Fame Goalie Ken Dryden starred for the Montreal Canadians. Who was his pro goaltender brother?

Bruce and Clay Matthews both starred in what professional sport?

The Esposito brothers were both NHL all stars in the 1970s. What were their 1st names?

Al and Bobby Unser were both very successful professionals in what sport?

The Gasol brothers were both quite successful in what professional sport?

Former MLB slugger Jose Canseco had a less famous brother who also played pro baseball. What was his name?

Pedro Martinez won the Cy Young award 3 times. What position did his brother Ramon play in MLB?

Eric, Marc, and Jordan Staal all play what professional sport?

New York Yankees Hall of Famer Joe Dimaggio's brother Dom played 10 years in MLB for what team?

NFL players Chris and Kyle Long are the sons of NFL Hall of Famer Howie Long. What team did Howie play for?

JJ and TJ Watt are both tremendous NFL players who play what position?

"Oh Brother where art thou?" Brothers in Professional Sports

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Dave Morrissey

Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.

Did you know
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The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied for the most Super Bowl wins, with six each as of 2021.
The LPGA Tour is the premier professional women's golf tour in the world.
The CFL has faced criticism over issues such as the quality of play, fan attendance, and the impact of the league on football culture in Canada.