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Top father/son duo in each of the ‘Big 4’ American sports

By Jonathan Bass

Jun 19, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson raises his arms during the Golden State Warriors 2015 championship celebration in downtown Oakland. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 19, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson raises his arms during the Golden State Warriors 2015 championship celebration in downtown Oakland. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Image via The Hockey News
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Bobby Hull/Brett Hull

Bobby and Brett Hull are perhaps the greatest father/son duo in any sport, let alone the “Big 4.” In fact, it could be argued that Brett’s illustrious career doesn’t gain all of the accolades it should solely because of his father’s enormous shadow, as well as the high expectations placed on him when coming into the league.

Let’s hit the numbers.

Bobby

  • Art Ross Trophy for most points in regular season (3x)
  • Hart Trophy for regular season MVP (2x)
  • Lang Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship (1x)
  • Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to USA hockey (1x)
  • Stanley Cup Champion – 1961 Chicago Blackhawks
  • Second-leading goal-scorer in history upon retirement

Brett

  • Hart Trophy for regular season MVP (1x)
  • Lang Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship (1x)
  • Lester B. Pearson Award (now named Ted Lindsay Award) for most outstanding player as voted by NHLPA (1x)
  • Stanley Cup Champion – 1998 Dallas Stars, 2002 Detroit Red Wings
  • Third-leading goal-scorer in history upon retirement

As noted above, Brett is currently third all-time in goals (741), while Bobby sits at No. 16 (610) – a composite father/son total of 1,351. Both are members of the NHL Hall of Fame.

Honorable Mention

  • Gordie/Mark Howe
  • Lee Fogolin Sr./Jr.
  • Butch/Pierre Bouchard

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