Monday, September 14, 2015

Back-to-back


25 years ago today the Griffeys put all the world's great father-son memories to shame.

It was pretty cool that Junior followed in his Dad's footsteps by playing in the Major Leagues. It was remarkable that for a time they were both playing at the same time. It was astounding that they ended up active on the same team and positively bonkers that they were back-to-back in the lineup. What happened next was nothing short of a dream come true for these two.


What are the odds of something like that ever happening again? It's rare enough that a son follow his father into the majors let alone that they play at the same time. But on the same team? And back-to-back in the lineup? And double dingers? I can't imagine this ever happening again. I find it hard to believe it happened in the first place.


Congratulations, guys, on one of the greatest moments in baseball sports history

5 comments:

  1. Trout or Harper need to have a kid fast. That will be the best chance....

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    1. Byron Buxton and his lady have a son, Britton. Not saying Britton is going to make it to the majors, or that Byron will still be playing in 20 years, but there you go..

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  2. I think it happened with Tim Raines and his son a few years ago. Maybe it could happen nowadays with a relief pitcher or something? One of those guys who pitches forever like LaTroy Hawkins?

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  3. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/mnbamboozled/griffeys/1998UpperDeckMostMemorableHomeRuns2.jpg

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  4. This is an ABC Afterschool Special in the making... or at least an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary. Very cool moment in sports history.

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