When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James, 19, in the second round of the N.B.A. Next season, he could play in the same lineup as his father, the 39-year-old superstar LeBron James. The Ageless Gordie Howe and SonsGordie Howe retired from hockey at age 43 after an illustrious career. But when his sons Mark and Marty joined the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association three seasons later, he could not resist. “They knew my greatest wish has always been to play pro hockey with my sons,” he said, “and when they asked me, ‘Would you be interested?’ I said, ‘Hell, yes.’”

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Persons: Bronny James, LeBron James, Bobby, Barry Bonds, Peter, Kasper Schmeichel, Pamela, JaVale, Imani McGee, Gordie Howe, Mark, Marty, “, ”, ’ Organizations: Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Aeros, World Hockey Association