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StevenHW
Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 10987 Location: Sacramento, California
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Posted: 08/01/11 2:47 pm ::: Athlete father/WNBA player daughter combinations? |
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From another WNBA board that I go to, someone wrote the following...
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Hakeem and Abi Olajuwon are, to my knowledge, one of only three father-daughter combinations to play in the NBA and WNBA. The other two are Harvey and Tamika Catchings and Karl Malone and Cheryl Ford.
In addition, Alan Wiggins, the father of Candace Wiggins, played in Major League Baseball (MLB) and Greg Phillips, the father of Erin Phillips, played in the Australian Football League. |
That got me wondering about other fathers who played pro sports, but whose daughter played in the WNBA.
* Former Indiana Fever player Christina Wirth, whose father, Alan Wirth, was a pitcher for several MLB teams in the late-70's/early-80's.
* Jennifer Lacy is the daughter of former MLB outfielder Lee Lacy. Lee was an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 70's and was on the Pittsburgh Pirates' World Series Championship team in 1979.
Any other names?
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CourtsideTix
Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 4565 Location: Washington, DC
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Posted: 08/01/11 2:57 pm ::: |
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William "Bubba" Paris, father of Courtney and Ashley, is a former NFL player (Super Bowl winner on the 49ers)
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myrtle
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Posted: 08/01/11 3:01 pm ::: |
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Kraay's Dad played in the NFL, albeit briefly I think.
Other's have famous relatives ...such as Sandora Irvin.
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JohnyK
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Posted: 08/01/11 3:02 pm ::: |
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Anete Jekabsone-Zogota's father Andris Jekabsons was a pro basketball player in Europe.
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FS02
Joined: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 9699 Location: Husky (west coast) Country
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Posted: 08/01/11 3:05 pm ::: |
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Catherine Kraayveld's dad Dave played defensive line for the Seahawks.
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Chip
Joined: 05 Apr 2007 Posts: 951 Location: NEW YORK
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Posted: 08/01/11 3:06 pm ::: |
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Johnny Perkins-NY Giants.....Jia Perkins-Silver Stars
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seeword
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Posted: 08/01/11 3:14 pm ::: |
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Erin Phillips' father, Greg, was a professional Australian Rules Football star.
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lilcrc
Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 220 Location: Yuba City, CA
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Posted: 08/01/11 3:26 pm ::: |
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Natalie Williams' father Nate played eight seasons in the NBA....
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pilight
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Posted: 08/01/11 3:31 pm ::: |
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Kara Braxton's father, Quentin Braxton, was drafted by the TrailBlazers in 1975 but never made an NBA roster.
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pilight
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Posted: 08/01/11 3:43 pm ::: |
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Lauren Jackson's father, Gary Jackson, played for the Australian national team (basketball) in the 1970's.
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pilight
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Posted: 08/01/11 3:52 pm ::: |
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Camille Little's father, Robert Little, played for the Harlem Globetrotters.
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dtsnms
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Posted: 08/01/11 4:06 pm ::: |
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Can't believe no one mentioned Candice Wiggins, whose father Alan played MLB.
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pilight
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Posted: 08/01/11 4:10 pm ::: |
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Mario Taurasi, father of Diana Taurasi, was a professional soccer goalie.
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pilight
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Posted: 08/01/11 4:13 pm ::: |
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Kristi Toliver's father, George Toliver, was an NBA referee
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pilight
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Posted: 08/01/11 4:15 pm ::: |
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dtsnms wrote: |
Can't believe no one mentioned Candice Wiggins, whose father Alan played MLB. |
She was mentioned in the original post.
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TDAO
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Posted: 08/01/11 5:00 pm ::: |
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Adia Barnes' father, Pete, played in the NFL.
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bridgehere
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Posted: 08/01/11 5:52 pm ::: |
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Nevermind, a name I missed in the original post.
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pilight
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Posted: 08/01/11 6:40 pm ::: |
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Tajama Abraham's father, Ralpha Abraham, was a professional basketball player, albeit not in the US.
Ryneldi Becenti's father, Raymond Becenti, played in traveling basketball tournaments hosted by various Indian Reservations.
Andrea Congreaves' father, Oscar Congreaves, was a track & field official and disqualified her twice in one track meet.
Tamecka Dixon's father, Boo Bowers, played professional basketball in Europe.
Mikiko Hagiwara's father, Yoshihiro, played professional baseball in Japan.
Eva Nemcova's father, Zdenek Nemec, competed in the 1960 Olympics in the discus.
Raegan Scott's father, Ray Scott, coached in the WBL after playing professionally in Europe.
Teresa Weatherspoon's father, Charles Weatherspoon Sr, played minor league baseball in the Twins organization.
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SeattleStormFan
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Posted: 08/01/11 7:00 pm ::: |
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Well, not her father but certainly worth a mention:
"Lauren’s mother, who stands 6-2, played basketball for the Opals, Australia’s national women’s team, beginning in 1974. She starred for Louisiana State University from 1976 to 1978, returning Down Under each year to join the Opals. Maree was so dominant a center during the late 1970s and early 80s that she was called the female Wilt Chamberlain."
http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Jackson/Jackson_bio.html
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MNfan22
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Posted: 08/01/11 7:40 pm ::: |
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I don't think any one got Duke alum Iciss Tillis. Her dad James Tillis was a heavy weight pro boxer.
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norwester
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Posted: 08/01/11 8:10 pm ::: |
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Mothers should count as fathers?
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pilight
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Posted: 08/01/11 8:10 pm ::: |
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Rehema Stpehens' father, Dan Stephens, played minor league baseball in the Pirates organization.
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pilight
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Posted: 08/01/11 8:46 pm ::: |
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Kara Wolters' father, William, played professional basketball in Europe.
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aryia11
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Posted: 08/01/11 9:09 pm ::: |
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Misty Bass father was Chubby Checker...... What? Don't you think the twist is a professional sport?
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