Double names in sports

[travrosty]

just trying to think of athletes where there are more than 1 with the same name, father/son not included.

example.

Mike Marshall - cy young pitcher
Mike Marshall - dodgers outfielder

can you add to this list? they dont have to play in the same sport.

[barrysloate]

In 1962 the Mets had two pitchers named Bob Miller.

[pariah1107]

Roy Johnson variations;

Roy Cleveland Johnson; Outfielder Boston Red Sox/Detroit Tigers (1929-38)
Roy "Hardrock" Johnson; Minor Leaguer 1918/Manager
Roy Edward Johnson; Minor Leaguer 1982-85

[travrosty]

Bill Russell - shortstop dodgers

Bill Russell - basketball HOF'ers Celtics

[alanu]

Gene Washington... Receivers for the 49ers and Vikings

Steve Smith... Panthers receiver, Atlanta Hawks guard

Larry Johnson... UNLV basketball, Chiefs RB

[39special]

Frank Thomas '55-'66 Pirates,Reds, Mets and others
Frank Thomas '90-'08 White Sox,A's,Blue Jays

Bobby Jones Golfer
Bobby jones NBA

Jimmie Johnson NASCAR (is that a sport?)
Jimmie Johnson former Cowboys head coach
Jimmie Johnson former Eagles Def. Cordinator

[alanu]

Metta World Peace
World B. Free

Not the same, but yet the same

[BleedinBlue]

Mike Tyson = Cardinals Second Baseman
Mike Tyson = Heavyweight champ and accomplished actor & singer

[travrosty]

corrie sanders-white south african former wbo heavyweight champion boxer

corey t-rex sanders- black heavyweight boxer



Adrian Peterson - back for the vikings

Adrian Peterson - back for the bears

[travrosty]

kareen abdul jabbar- hof basketball player

karim abdul jabbar, former nfl running back for the miami dolphins.



earvin magic johnson - hof guard for the lakers

ervin johnson - center for the bucks, retired in 2006

[39special]

Carlos Ruiz Phils catcher
Carlos Ruiz Soccer player

[nolemmings]

Roger Craig: 49ers Super Bowl RB
Roger Craig: pitcher, pitching coach guru, MLB manager

[nolemmings]

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1964-PHILADELPHIA-189-BOBBY-MITCHELL-WASHINGTON-REDSKINS-/00/s/MTAyNFg3NDk=/$(KGrHqN,!qUE-Y4hHTMcBP3h5CeH8g~~60_57.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1976-Topps-Bobby-Mitchell-479-Milwaukee-Brewers-/00/s/NTY4WDQwOA==/$(KGrHqJ,!pQE7BcvTb,rBO+LcR71+!~~60_3.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Bobby-Mitchell-Signed-1983-Team-Issued-Postcard-Autograph-Post-Card-Twins-/00/s/ODgwWDU3Ng==/$(KGrHqZ,!pQE-vqiwYDFBP3M8GSCz!~~60_57.JPG

[nolemmings]

again not mine
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1964-Topps-240-Bill-White-NM-MT-St-Louis-Cardinals-Set-Break-/00/s/MTAyNVg3Njk=/$(KGrHqN,!ksE-oOD1Z((BP2-RPp-gQ~~60_57.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1969-70-TOPPS-HOCKEY-BILL-WHITE-101-LOS-ANGELES-KINGS-PSA-8-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMDU2/$(KGrHqF,!isE-j60SbgHBPy8nMnsfw~~60_57.JPG

[Scott T]

While often searching EBAY for this Randy Jones...

http://newscenter.sdsu.edu/sdsu_newscenter/images/stories/randy_jones300.jpg

I am often presented with this guy.

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSU00vapILneqld5hPa8i7pNQk-l3Vo6x8tZQ4VI509cM8zd2NS3_EAV5gp

and, occassionally, this guy from The Village People !

http://younowlive.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/randy-jones.jpg

[pariah1107]

Almost qualifies... God Shammgod, former NBA player, ended up playing in China and Saudi Arabia. Unclear if he changed his name to Allah Shammallah while on the Arabian peninsula.:D

[Robextend]

Ryan Bruan - Brewers OFer
Ryan Braun - Ex KC Royals RP (a couple years back)

Bobby Jones - SP Mets
Bobby Jones - RP Mets
Bobby Jones - Golfing Great
Bobby Jones - Philadelphia 76er

[BearBailey]

Adam Jones Orioles All Star CF
Adam Pacman Jones NFL disgrace to humanity

[OTWCards]

Larry Johnson - UNLV All-American and NBA All-Star and #1 Overall Pick
Larry Johnson - PSU All-American and NFL All-Pro and 1st Round Pick

[Paul S]

In 1962 the Mets had two pitchers named Bob Miller.

Would love to have heard the Stengelese on that!