NFL: The history of brother vs. brother in pro football

Brother against brother long has been a way of life in the NFL. In honor of John and Jim Harbaugh facing off in the Super Bowl, Berry Tramel takes a look at some of the NFL's more notable brother matchups.

 
By Berry Tramel | Published: January 28, 2013   
photo - Former Cleveland Browns linebacker Clay Matthews, left, watches the final minutes of the Browns' 24-0 loss to the Tennessee Titans with his brother, Titans lineman Bruce Matthews, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Former Cleveland Browns linebacker Clay Matthews, left, watches the final minutes of the Browns' 24-0 loss to the Tennessee Titans with his brother, Titans lineman Bruce Matthews, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Brother against brother is more than just a red-letter warning from the Gospel of Matthew or a Civil War slogan or the theme of Super Bowl XLVII. Brother against brother long has been a way of life in the NFL.

Multimedia

NewsOK Related Articles

Colts kicker Lou Michaels vs. Jets defensive coordinator Walt Michaels in that historic Super Bowl III.

Fullback Ed Modzelewski, a Cleveland Brown mainstay in the 1950s, against his...
View full article on Oklahoman.com

How do I get Full Access?





If you prefer your thoughts to appear in The Oklahoman's Opinion section, we encourage you to submit a letter to the editor.


The UpReport.com
Up to date positive news at no cost to you.
www.upreport.com
Candle Inventory Sale!
We provide you the special candles that your home or event might need
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandleLoca

Sports Photo Galleriesview all