Same Name, Same Sport
HOFer best known for being the only member of the NBA 50th Anniversary team to win back to back championships without a top 50 teammate AND Basketball darling in 2016-17 who came of out nowhere to finish 5th in MVP voting.
Pistons Isiah Thomas and Celtics Isaiah Thomas
2000’s two time All-Pro RB who is a franchise leader in rush yds AND 14 year NBA vet best known for being suspended 30 games after the Malice at the Palace and his role as co-host of the All the Smoke podcast.
Rams Steven Jackson and Spurs/Pacers/Warriors/Bobcats Stephen Jackson
Team with the longest active title drought in America AND Team with the 2nd most titles in their sport AND Team who had the 2016 Heisman winner.
Arizona and St Louis and Louisville Cardinals
The best PG in history AND The best sidekick of his era who went on to become a coach and GM after he retired. They matched up numerous times in the Finals.
Magic Johnson and Kevin McHale (32)
A three point goal made by a player kicking the ball AND a goal made while the ball is in play.
Field Goal, Football and Basketball
7th pick in the 2018 who led league in total yds and TDs in 2023 AND 7th pick in 2019 who secured 17.5 sacks in 2023 to make the 2nd Pro Bowl
Bills Josh Allen and Jaguars Josh Allen
Clemson product who made the 2021 Pro Bowl in 2021 after hauling in 1038 yds on 103 catches for Derek Carr AND Outfielder who has bounced around 7 teams in the last 5 years.
Raiders Hunter Renfrow and Padres/Red Sox Hunter Renfroe
Team which currently holds the longest active playoff drought in Big 4 sports (2010-) AND Team who relocated in 2011 and have seen mixed results since (lost in the first round the playoffs in 2024).
New York and Winnipeg Jets
2020 first ballot HOF and 5-time WS champion AND a 5-time Silver Slugger and 2-time WS champion in the 2010s. Played H2H only 15 times but have 4213 games combined GP.
Derek Jeter and Xander Bogaerts (2)
One under par AND the object struck back and forth in a match.
3 time All-Pro who led league in rec, yds, and TDs in 2005 and retired in 2017 AND 2009 Pro Bowler wideout who totaled just 2,641 yards in career 2007-2012.
Panthers/Ravens Steve Smith and Giants Steve Smith
13 yr NFL CB dubbed “Pacman” who has made numerous appearances on The Pat Mcafee Show AND 5-time MLB All-Star with 4 Gold Gloves and a Silver Slugger between 2009 and 2015 (Hint: both players wore the same colors in their prime).
Bengals Adam Jones and Orioles Adam Jones
Alma mater of Kayvon Thibodeaux AND Team based on a movie who won their lone chip in 2006.
Oregon and Anaheim Ducks
First player in NBA history to play under his father AND Finalist for MIP in 2023-24. Didn’t face off H2H in Tobacco Road rivalry, but both of these 6’ 5” guards did enough in college to get drafted in the top 10 of the draft.
Austin Rivers and Coby White (0)
A team’s best starting player who throws the ball AND a serve that an opponent fails to return.
1st round pick in 2005 who peaked in his 2nd year with 939 yds before losing favor in the depth chart once Joe Flacco arrived AND Dan Marino’s favorite target, a 5 time Pro Bowler in 1980s.
Ravens Mark Clayton and Dolphins Mark Clayton
2 time Pro Bowl RB who rushed for 1700+ yards in back to back seasons in the mid 2000s AND 2 time All Star PF in the 1990’s who played alongside Dell Curry and famously got his powers stolen in Space Jam.
Chiefs Larry Johnson and Hornets Larry Johnson
Team based in the Midwest who competed in March Madness from 2014-2017 and in 2024 AND Team who was one of the first expansion teams after the “Original Six” and have fared especially poorly in recent years.
Dayton and Philadelphia Flyers
2005 Ballon d’Or winner with the flashiest highlight mixtapes in the sport AND 2018 Ballon d’Or and World Cup finalist with some of the sexiest passing skills in the world. Two of the greatest to ever play in El Clasico.
Ronaldinho and Luka Modric (10)
To stop the opposing team from scoring during the course of a penalty AND a shot with such force that is is unreturnable by the opposing team.
Kill, Ice Hockey and Volleyball
Serviceable TE from 2009-2018 AND 1 time Pro Bowl TE who played from 2007-2014.
Bears Zach Miller and Raiders/Seahawks Zach Miller
7 time NASCAR Cup champion (5 from 2006-2010) AND current sports analyst who is the first head coach to win both a college natty and a Super Bowl, doing the latter with the football dynasty of 1990’s.
NASCAR Jimmy Johnson and Miami/Cowboys Jimmie Johnson
Team that plays for the Commander-in-Chief Trophy every year AND Team who lost the championship in both 1999 and 2016.
Air Force and Atlanta Falcons
1st TE to go for 1000 yds in a season who was head coach of the best team of all time AND A 1 season wonder who lead the NFL in receiving TDs in 2012 (Hint: they wore a prime number).
Mike Ditka and James Jones (89)
A wicket AND a metal ring from which a net is suspended.
Hoop, Croquet and Basketball