Just for fun. The crappy brother

TNP777 · November 25, 2008 3:40AM

Posting Tony Gwynn Jr. in the "son of a professional athlete" thread got me to thinking about another Tony Jr.'s uncle Chris, who was definitely the lesser-talented brother. Yes, I know it takes great talent to reach the pinnacle of any sport, but you guys know what I mean. I'll start the thread off with this one:

lawnmowerman · November 25, 2008 3:41AM

Dan Mcgwire

Clemaz · November 25, 2008 3:43AM

lawnmowerman · November 25, 2008 3:43AM

Ozzie Canseco

billwaltonsbeard · November 25, 2008 3:45AM

Tommy Aaron

billwaltonsbeard · November 25, 2008 3:46AM

Do half brothers count? Because if they do, we could be here all day with NBA players.

MeteoriteGuy · November 25, 2008 3:47AM

Ken Brett

billwaltonsbeard · November 25, 2008 3:50AM

Mike Maddux

TheHun · November 25, 2008 3:50AM

Here is the son of former San Diego Padre Marvel Wynne - "Junior" now a star defender with Toronto FC

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billwaltonsbeard · November 25, 2008 3:51AM

Billy Ripken?

Clemaz · November 25, 2008 3:53AM

Whoops. Wrong thread.

Darin · November 25, 2008 3:53AM

Vince Dimaggio, brother of Joe and Dom.

Can't include Dom, Ted Williams said he was one of the best players of their time.

Elemenopeo · November 25, 2008 3:55AM

Fredo Corleone

TNP777 · November 25, 2008 3:57AM

Sandy Alomar Jr. (who could also go in the other thread)

prscott933 · November 25, 2008 4:03AM

digicat · November 25, 2008 4:04AM

<< Sandy Alomar Jr. >>

As a 6 time All-Star, I think he'd make it to the "lesser brother" list, not the "crappy brother" list.

How about these guys...

Craig Griffey
Bobby Bonds Jr

TheHun · November 25, 2008 4:06AM

Steve Nash - NBA

Martin Nash - Vancouver Whitecaps - United Soccer League Champions

TNP777 · November 25, 2008 4:09AM

<< 

<< Sandy Alomar Jr. >>

As a 6 time All-Star, I think he'd make it to the "lesser brother" list, not the "crappy brother" list. >>

Point taken. Lesser-talented works, which was mentioned in the first paragraph (but not the title). How about Dave Sax?

lawnmowerman · November 25, 2008 4:09AM

<< Sandy Alomar Jr. (who could also go in the other thread) >>

Yup, he's in there along with Roberto

Clemaz · November 25, 2008 4:10AM

I had no idea that Ozzie and Lonnie Smith are brothers.

prscott933 · November 25, 2008 4:11AM

<< I had no idea that Ozzie and Lonnie Smith are brothers. >>

they're not

Clemaz · November 25, 2008 4:43AM

Could have fooled me. Oh yeah you did.

TheThrill22 · November 25, 2008 4:49AM

Brett Lindros

fuj · November 25, 2008 4:59AM

At one point, Ramon Martinez was the star and Pedro was just the little brother. As time passed, Ramon became the "crappy" brother.

corvette1340 · November 25, 2008 5:02AM

Donnie Pujols

Lou Killebrew

Rickey Mantle

Brian48 · November 25, 2008 5:17AM

As I recall, Wayne Gretzky had a brother Mike that was highly touted, but never got any where.

TNP777 · November 25, 2008 5:17AM

<< At one point, Ramon Martinez was the star and Pedro was just the little brother. As time passed, Ramon became the "crappy" brother. >>

And at one point, there was a third Martinez brother in the Dodgers' organization - lefty Jesus. I don't think he ever made the bigs, therefore becoming the crappiest brother.

Brian48 · November 25, 2008 5:18AM

<< Ken Brett >>

Ken Brett wasn't all that bad. He played for 14 seasons.

downtown · November 25, 2008 5:31AM

Gretzky had a brother with the Lightning - Brent

Which is the top and which is the lesser brother?
Ryan Minor - Damon Minor

Stingray · November 25, 2008 5:32AM

Valeri Bure

downtown · November 25, 2008 5:33AM

Jesus Alou

or Matty?

jeffcbay · November 25, 2008 5:35AM

<< Billy Ripken? >>

I disagree. He didn't suck THAT bad. He was one of the best defensive second basemen I've ever seen (personal opinion). Hitting, sure, he was sub-par, but I wouldn't call him crappy by any means.

Stingray · November 25, 2008 5:55AM

<< Gretzky had a brother with the Lightning - Brent

Which is the top and which is the lesser brother?
Ryan Minor - Damon Minor >>

And there was Keith Gretzky, whom I think never made it to the NHL. I did see him play for the IHL team in Flint back in the late 80s.

sayheykid54 · November 25, 2008 6:00AM

Mark Howe.

RedHeart54 · November 25, 2008 6:04AM

Mark Howe was Gordie's son, not brother. He was also a very solid player for 15+ years.

ripkenintheminors · November 25, 2008 6:07AM

<< 

<< Billy Ripken? >>

I disagree. He didn't suck THAT bad. He was one of the best defensive second basemen I've ever seen (personal opinion). Hitting, sure, he was sub-par, but I wouldn't call him crappy by any means. >>

A career .985 fielding percentage over 12 seasons is pretty good. Then again, just to be in the majors for 12 years is pretty good.

TNP777 · November 25, 2008 6:19AM

Jeremy Giambi
Wayne Kirby (brother Terry had a very solid NFL career)
Glenn Hoffman

lawnmowerman · November 25, 2008 6:48AM

Matt and Gunner Nelson. They both are crappy.

That gots purty hair though

lsutigers1973 · November 25, 2008 6:52AM

Marcus Vick

David Von Erich

Poops McGee's brother Dingleberry McGee

frankhardy · November 25, 2008 6:53AM

Dennis Hull (Bobby's brother).

lawnmowerman · November 25, 2008 6:54AM

<< Matt and Gunner Nelson. They both are crappy.

That gots purty hair though >>

I meant to say "they"

Beer = Good!

Dboneesq · November 25, 2008 7:23AM

Currently the LaRoche brothers on Pittsburgh, son of former NY Yankee pitcher, Dave LaRoche.

WinPitcher · November 25, 2008 7:26AM

< Billy Ripken? >>

Compared to Cal, Billy is crappy.

Eddie Murray had a brother play and he was so crappy I forget his name.

Steve

Dboneesq · November 25, 2008 7:30AM

As long as we are talking about brothers, I thought this stat was interesting. I never knew that Ed Delahanty had FOUR BROTHERS who also played professional baseball.

Most Career Hits, Brothers
1. Paul and Lloyd Waner... 5611
2. Felipe, Matty and Jesus Alou... 5094
3. Joe, Dom and Vince DiMaggio... 4853
4. Ed, Jim, Frank, Joe and Tom Delahanty... 4211
5. Hank and Tommy Aaron... 3987
6. Cal Jr. and Billy Ripken... 3858
7. Roberto and Sandy Jr. Alomar... 3627
8. Joe and Luke Sewell... 3619
9. Ken, Clete and Cloyd Boyer... 3559
10. Honus and Butts Wagner... 3489
11. Bob and Roy Johnson... 3343
12. Eddie and Rich Murray... 3299

WinPitcher · November 25, 2008 7:41AM

The question now is, from the above list who was the crappiest?

Butts?

Steve

nam812 · November 25, 2008 7:49AM

Take your pick.

lawnmowerman · November 25, 2008 7:52AM

<< 

Eddie Murray had a brother play and he was so crappy I forget his name. >>

He must have been really crappy...lol

WinPitcher · November 25, 2008 8:45AM

I pick Paul Reuschal as the crappy brother. Rick was a pretty good player, winning 20 games at least once and
winning over 200 for the crappy Cubs.

Steve

RedHeart54 · November 25, 2008 9:01AM

Isn't that Rick on the left?

HighChopper · November 25, 2008 9:16AM

Stan Marino

Robbie Orr

Ronnie Unitas

Spike Jordan

Mo Montana

itzagoner · November 25, 2008 9:22AM

Gnarls Barkley.

Just for fun. The crappy brother

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