Salute To Sports Fathers    

Kobe Bryant's father, Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, played eight seasons for the 76ers, Clippers and Rockets before he spent seven more professional seasons in Italy. The international flavor rubbed off on his son, who was named after Kobe beef from Japan.

Ken Griffey played for the Reds, Yankees, Braves and Mariners from 1973-91. He closed his career with two years as Ken Griffey Jr.'s teammate, as they became the first father and son to play together on the same major league team.

NBA great Bill Walton played for the Trail Blazers, Clippers and Celtics for 10 NBA seasons, winning the NBA title with Portland in 1977. His son Luke got his first NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009.

Calvin Hill rushed for 6,083 yards in 12 NFL seasons for the Cowboys, Redskins and Browns. His son Grant Hill has played 15 seasons in the NBA for the Pistons, Magic and Suns.

The son of former major leaguer Ray Boone, second from left, Bob Boone, right, played for the Phillies, Angels and Royals between 1972 and 1990. Bob's sons Aaron, left, and Bret also played in the majors as they posed for this 2003 photo.

NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, whose father Ralph was also a racer, won 76 Cup races before his death at the Daytona 500 in 2001. Dale Earnhardt Jr. inherited the Intimidator's immense popularity.

Former Dallas Cowboys RB Ron Springs is the father of Patriots cornerback Shawn Springs (shown in 2006 with the Redskins). When Ron needed a kidney transplant in 2004 he refused his son's offer to end his playing career by donating one of his.

Brent Sutter played for the Islanders and Blackhawks between 1980 and 1998. He is now coach of the Calgary Flames. His son Brandon, right, plays for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Mike Dunleavy played for the 76ers, Rockets, Spurs and Bucks between 1976 and 1990. His coaching career included a stint with the Los Angeles Clippers, where he ran into his son Mike Jr. of the Indiana Pacers in a game in 2007.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali's iconic cultural and athletic status is unparalleled. His daughter Laila didn't become a professional boxer until her 20s, but she also became a champion.

Former Seahawks and 49ers DL Manu Tuiasosopo's son Marques played for the Raiders and son Matt plays for the Mariners. Son Zach played football at the University of Washington, where his sister Leslie played volleyball and sister Ashley plays softball.

Bobby Bonds, who played 14 seasons with eight teams, was the first player to have more than two seasons with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases. His son Barry Bonds is baseball's controversial home run king with 762 in his career.

Hockey great Bobby Hull won two Hart Trophies as NHL MVP and his son Brett won one (shown here in 1991). While "The Golden Jet" was on just one Stanley Cup champion, the "Golden Brett" was on two (Stars in 1999 and Red Wings 2002).

Former NBA and ABA great Rick Barry played from 1965-80 for the Warriors, Oaks, Caps, Nets and Rockets. His sons Scooter, Jon, Brent and Drew played college and pro basketball. Rick and Brent were the second father-son combination to win NBA titles.

Felipe Alou played 17 seasons for the Giants, Braves, A's, Yankees, Expos and Brewers and later managed the Expos and Giants. His son Moises played from 1990 to 2008 and spent two seasons playing for his dad on the Giants.

French tennis player Yannick Noah has a French Open championship among his 23 career titles and is the father of Chicago Bulls center-forward Joakim Noah.

Canadian driver Gilles Villeneuve had a successful career in Formula One before dying in a crash at the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix. His son Jacques followed in his footsteps and won the 1995 Indianapolis 500 and the 1997 Formula One championship.

Hockey legend Gordie Howe came out of retirement in 1973 to play alongside his sons Marty and Mark for the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association.

Seattle Slew, center, won horse racing's Triple Crown in 1977 before a prolific stud career. The Thoroughbred sired 1992 Belmont Stakes and Breeders' Cup Classic winner A.P. Indy, left, and 1984 Kentucky Derby winner Swale, among many others.

Archie Manning never made it to the postseason during his 14 years in the NFL with the Saints, Oilers and Vikings, but his sons Eli Manning, left, and Peyton Manning, right, each have Super Bowl rings.