"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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vladimir and Vitaly Klitschko both accomplished what feat?

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?

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

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

Which of the Harbaugh brothers played quarterback in the NFL?

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

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

How many Sutter brothers played in the NHL?

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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.

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