[BostonCard]

As I mentioned, there have been five three-generation MLB families.  There has also been one great-grandfather/great-grandson pair.  Who were they?

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Looked it up. One is not your normal lineal relationship. Interesting, especially as the youngest's stepdad and uncle played in the majors. . . .

Yup, I was looking to drop the hint, but couldn't figure out how to say it; the second and third generation players have an uncle/nephew relationship, though the nephew is still the grandson of the first generation player.

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While we are at this, there are five father/son pairs who have both been major league managers.  Name then (hint: two are amongst the three generation families as players).

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[BostonCard]

As I mentioned, there have been five three-generation MLB families.  There has also been one great-grandfather/great-grandson pair.  Who were they?

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Looked it up. One is not your normal lineal relationship. Interesting, especially as the youngest's stepdad and uncle played in the majors. . . .

Yup, I was looking to drop the hint, but couldn't figure out how to say it; the second and third generation players have an uncle/nephew relationship, though the nephew is still the grandson of the first generation player.

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While we are at this, there are five father/son pairs who have both been major league managers.  Name then (hint: two are amongst the three generation families as players).

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[BobK]

Buddy and David Bell

[BobK]

Buddy and David Bell

[BobK]

Bob and Bret Boone

[BobK]

Bob and Bret Boone

[BobK]

Connie and Earle Mack

[BobK]

Connie and Earle Mack

[BostonCard]

Yes, yes, and yes.

Two to go.  Also two triplets left, I think.

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[BostonCard]

Yes, yes, and yes.

Two to go.  Also two triplets left, I think.

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[Phogge]

Bob Gallagher is the Stanford player.

[Phogge]

Bob Gallagher is the Stanford player.

[BobK]

Who is the only manager to take 5 different teams to the post season ?

[BobK]

Who is the only manager to take 5 different teams to the post season ?

[Phogge]

Dick Williams.

[Phogge]

Dick Williams.

[BostonCard]

The remaining three generation families.

The Hairstons (Sammy, Jerry, Johnny, Jerry Jr., and Scott) and the Schofield/Werths (Ducky Schofield, Dick Schofield, and Jayson Werth).

The remaining two generation manager families:
The Sislers (George and Dick) and the Skinners (Bob and Joel).

This may be very obscure, but there are 6 father/son umpiring families.  Anyone hazard a guess?

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[BostonCard]

The remaining three generation families.

The Hairstons (Sammy, Jerry, Johnny, Jerry Jr., and Scott) and the Schofield/Werths (Ducky Schofield, Dick Schofield, and Jayson Werth).

The remaining two generation manager families:
The Sislers (George and Dick) and the Skinners (Bob and Joel).

This may be very obscure, but there are 6 father/son umpiring families.  Anyone hazard a guess?

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[BobK]

Not Dick Williams

[BobK]

Not Dick Williams

[BostonCard]

No one.  Dusty will be the first, but the Astros haven't yet played their playoff game.

Giants, Cubs, Reds, Nationals and now the Astros

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[BostonCard]

No one.  Dusty will be the first, but the Astros haven't yet played their playoff game.

Giants, Cubs, Reds, Nationals and now the Astros

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[BobK]

Dusty has taken his Astros to the playoffs. They are in.

[BobK]

Dusty has taken his Astros to the playoffs. They are in.

[BostonCard]

Yes, they have qualified for the playoffs, but they haven't played in the playoffs.  And with COVID-19 being what it is, there's always a remote chance that the virus somehow sweeps through and the playoffs are cancelled.

In any case, it's quite the accomplishment for Dusty.  He will break a three way tie with Billy Martin (Athletics, Tigers, Twins, Yankees) and Davey Johnson (Mets, Orioles, Nationals, Reds).

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[BostonCard]

Yes, they have qualified for the playoffs, but they haven't played in the playoffs.  And with COVID-19 being what it is, there's always a remote chance that the virus somehow sweeps through and the playoffs are cancelled.

In any case, it's quite the accomplishment for Dusty.  He will break a three way tie with Billy Martin (Athletics, Tigers, Twins, Yankees) and Davey Johnson (Mets, Orioles, Nationals, Reds).

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