Double names in sports
 

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.

In 1962 the Mets had two pitchers named Bob Miller.

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

Bill Russell - shortstop dodgers

Bill Russell - basketball HOF'ers Celtics

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

Steve Smith... Panthers receiver, Atlanta Hawks guard

Larry Johnson... UNLV basketball, Chiefs RB

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

Metta World Peace
World B. Free

Not the same, but yet the same

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

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

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

Carlos Ruiz Phils catcher
Carlos Ruiz Soccer player

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

not mine
 

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1964-PHILADEL...H8g~~60_57.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1976-Topps-Bo...71+!~~60_3.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Bobby-Mitchel...Cz!~~60_57.JPG

Bill White
 

again not mine
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1964-Topps-24...-gQ~~60_57.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1969-70-TOPPS...sfw~~60_57.JPG

While often searching EBAY for this Randy Jones...

http://newscenter.sdsu.edu/sdsu_news...y_jones300.jpg

I am often presented with this guy.

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...8zd2NS3_EAV5gp

and, occassionally, this guy from The Village People !

http://younowlive.files.wordpress.co...andy-jones.jpg

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

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

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

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

Would love to have heard the Stengelese on that!