Famous Athletes and their Fathers

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Rich Andrews

What do Bobby Bonds and Barry Bonds have in common with Ken Griffey, Sr. and Ken Griffey, Jr.? Answer: They were/are all famous father and son Major League baseball players. It is becoming more and more common to see these father and son “spin offs” when it comes to famous athletes. Other famous athletes and their sons that come to mind are Archie Manning, Peyton Manning, and Eli Manning (NFL); Calvin Hill (NFL) and Grant Hill (NBA); Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (NASCAR). There are even female athletes that follow in their fathers “footsteps” such as Laila Ali … Continue reading →

Celebrity Baby Boom—Who’s Pregnant In Hollywood

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Michele Cheplic

Boy (or girl), there must be something in the sparkling bottled water celebrities are downing these days. It seems every hour brings yet another announcement by publicists, reps, or the stars themselves, that there will soon be another little Tinseltown prince or princess joining the clan. If you have been a bit out of the celebrity loop allow me to bring you up to speed: Real life speed racer Jeff Gordon just announced that he and his wife of 5-weeks will be welcoming their first child this summer. The happy daddy-to-be writes on his website: “Christmas came early for us … Continue reading →