These dads are heroes to more than just their own children.
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1. Laila Ali had big shoes to fill when she followed in her dad’s footsteps. Her father was the one and only, the “World’s Greatest,” boxer Muhammed Ali. A boxing champion herself, she's also a television personality and fitness guru who has appeared on shows such as “American Gladiator” and “Dancing With The Stars.” LIGHT ON THEIR FEET
2. You can’t have a list of famous fathers and their kids without mentioning the ultimate trio – the Manning crew. Dad, Archie Manning was an NFL (National Football League) quarterback for 15 years. His quarterback sons Peyton and Eli have both won two Super Bowls. Their third brother Cooper, is ‘only’ a partner in a law firm and a TV personality. Cooper’s son, Arch, is keeping the family name alive as an impressive high school football prospect. A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK
3. Her dad, 16-time champion and two-time Hall of Famer Rick Flair, is considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, and his daughter Charlotte Flair is living up to his legacy. The college volleyball player turned WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) star has been a trailblazer for women in WWE, with nearly a dozen championships to her name. “The Queen” was also the first WWE star to grace the pages of ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue. ROYAL FAMILY
4. NASCAR’s (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) dynamic duo was Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. In 2001, Papa Earnhardt died from injuries sustained in a crash at the Daytona 500 at the age of 49. His namesake, Earnhardt Jr. won that same race three years later. Earnhardt Jr.'s grandfather was also a NASCAR driver and his nephew races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. ONE FAST FAMILY
5. Basketball greatness runs in the family for Steph Curry, a three-time NBA (National Basketball Association) Champion and two-time league MVP. His father Dell, is the all-time leader in points and three pointers for the Charlotte Hornets. Steph’s youngest brother Seth plays basketball for the Dallas Mavericks. They’re the first brothers to face off in the NBA conference finals. BUT ONE OF THEM HAS TO BE YOUR FAVORITE KID
