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!
Which of the Harbaugh brothers played quarterback in the NFL?
New York Yankees Hall of Famer Joe Dimaggio's brother Dom played 10 years in MLB for what team?
How many combined Stanley Cups did Maurice and Henri Richard win for the Montreal Canadians?
MLB legend Cal Ripken Jr had a brother who played with him in Baltimore. What was his name?
Twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber played in the NFL primarily for what 2 teams?
MLB Hall of Fame 3rd baseman George Brett's brother was also a 'big leaguer'. What position did he play?
The Esposito brothers were both NHL all stars in the 1970s. What were their 1st names?
JJ and TJ Watt are both tremendous NFL players who play what position?
Eric, Marc, and Jordan Staal all play what professional sport?
NFL players Chris and Kyle Long are the sons of NFL Hall of Famer Howie Long. What team did Howie play for?
Eli and Peyton Manning were both exceptional NFL QBs. Their dad was also a pro QB. What was his name?
Roberto and Sandy Alomar Jr were professional baseball players. Which one played catcher?
Which of the famed Sutter brothers was NOT drafted in the 1st round in the NHL?
Former MLB pitching brothers Phil and Joe Niekro both were famous for what reason?
Pedro Martinez won the Cy Young award 3 times. What position did his brother Ramon play in MLB?
Wayne Gretzky had a brother who also played briefly in the NHL. What was his name?
Vladimir and Vitaly Klitschko both accomplished what feat?
Hall of Fame Goalie Ken Dryden starred for the Montreal Canadians. Who was his pro goaltender brother?
What were the names of the famed Mahovlich brothers in the NHL?
How many Sutter brothers played in the NHL?
Which of the famed Sutter brothers scored the most goals in the NHL?
Leon and Michael Spinks were both pro boxers. Who beat Muhammad Ali in a fight?
Al and Bobby Unser were both very successful professionals in what sport?
Former MLB slugger Jose Canseco had a less famous brother who also played pro baseball. What was his name?
The Gasol brothers were both quite successful in what professional sport?
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?
NHL Hall of Famer Bobby Hull also had a brother who played many years as a pro. What was his name?
Bruce and Clay Matthews both starred in what professional sport?
