Twins have made their mark on the sports world over the years. These 30 pairs of sports twins have wowed us the past, present, and in some cases, into the future.
The Baddeley twins won four doubles championships at Wimbledon from 1891-1896. Wilfred also won the singles title at Wimbledon three times.
The Barber twins had terrific NFL careers while playing different positions. Ronde played 16 seasons as a defensive back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, making five Pro Bowls and one Super Bowl in his Hall of Fame career. Tiki played 10 seasons at running back for the New York Giants, making the Pro Bowl in each of his final three seasons. The twins were also teammates at Virginia, and both now have media careers following their NFL playing days.
Teammates at Illinois, Chase and Sydney were both drafted in the 2023 NFL Draft. Chase, a running back, was a fifth-round pick by the Bengals after rushing for over 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons. Sydney plays safety and was a third-round pick by the Eagles.
The Bryan brothers are known as the most successful men's doubles tennis duo ever. Bob won 16 men's Grand Slam doubles titles, while twin brother Mike won 18 titles.
Jose Canseco is remembered for his accomplished 17-year MLB career as an outfielder with 462 career home runs, as well as his post-career steroids admission. Twin brother Ozzie was also an MLB outfielder but appeared in only three seasons from 1990-1993.
The Cavinder twins are known as much for their popular social media presence as their on-court careers, playing college basketball at Fresno State and Miami. Their college careers ended following the 2022-23 season.
The Collins twins had notable careers as teammates at Stanford, followed by long NBA careers. Jarron played 10 seasons in the NBA, mostly with the Utah Jazz. Jason played 13 seasons, eight with the Nets.
The Copes became the first pair of twins to compete in the same NASCAR national touring series event in 2010.
The de Boer twins had notable soccer careers, both for the Netherlands and club soccer teams. They played together with Ajax for a significant portion of their pro careers in the 1990s.
Horace Grant is remembered for an accomplished 17-year NBA career, which started with the Bulls and Michael Jordan in 1987. He won four NBA championships, and was named to the All-Defensive team four times. Twin brother Harvey Grant played 11 NBA seasons, seven with Washington.
The Burge twins played college basketball at Virginia, followed by brief careers in the WNBA. Both sisters are listed at 6-foot-5.
The Griffin twins were defensive stars on the UCF football team, and have each made their mark in the NFL. Both started their careers with the Seahawks. Shaquill is entering his seventh season at cornerback, now with Houston. Shaquem played linebacker and special teams with Seattle in three seasons from 2018-2020, and also played on Miami's practice squad in 2021. His athletic accomplishments are remarkable, as his left hand was amputated at age four.
Former gymnasts for the US gymnastics team, the Hamm twins have accomplished Olympic careers. Paul won one gold and two silvers at the 2004 Athens Olympics, while Morgan also won one silver at the 2004 games.
The Harrison twins won gold on the same 4x400 meter track and field relay team in the 2000 Olympics. However, they were each stripped of gold after teammate Antonio Pettigrew admitted to PED use. Alvin Harrison also won a silver medal in the 400 meter race.
The Harrison twins took college basketball by storm at Kentucky, leading the Wildcats to two Final Fours. The guards had short careers in the NBA, both appearing in three seasons.
The Lopez twins had strong careers in college basketball at Stanford and continue to prosper in the NBA. Brook is a one-time All-Star who has also been named to the All-Defensive team twice in 15 seasons. Robin has started over 600 NBA games for nine different teams.
Henrik Lundqvist is known as the long-time goalie for the New York Rangers, playing 15 seasons from 2005-2020. He was a two-time All-Star and won the Vezina Trophy in 2011-2012. Twin brother Joel appeared in only three NHL seasons as a center forward, playing with Dallas from 2006-2009.
The Mahre twins have three Olympic medals in alpine skiing between them. Phil won silver in slalom in 1980 and gold in 1984, while Steve claimed silver in slalom in 1984. They each have a gold medal at the World Championships, as well.
The McCourty twins had long and outstanding careers as NFL defensive backs after playing as teammates at Rutgers. Jason played cornerback for 13 seasons, including three in New England alongside his twin brother. Devin retired after 14 seasons at safety in New England, making two Pro Bowls and winning three Super Bowls.
The Miller twins played college basketball at Georgia before embarking on WNBA careers. Coco played 12 seasons with the Mystics, Dream, and Sparks, while Kelly also played 12 seasons for seven different teams.
Star big men at Kansas, the Morris twins continue to perform in the NBA. Marcus has averaged 12.3 points and 4.5 rebounds over 12 seasons. Markieff has averaged 10.6 points and 5.0 rebounds, and won an NBA Championship in 2020 with the Lakers.
The Pouncey twins were Pro Bowl centers in the NFL after accomplished careers at Florida. Maurkice played 11 seasons with the Steelers, making the Pro Bowl nine times. Mike played nine NFL seasons with the Dolphins and Chargers, making the Pro Bowl four times.
The Paris twins played college basketball at Oklahoma from 2005-2009. Courtney played professionally for more than 10 years, including brief stints in the WNBA, while Ashley also had short stays with WNBA clubs.
The Rogers twins have had excellent careers as MLB relief pitchers. The left-handed Taylor has spent time with the Twins, Padres, Brewers, and Giants, including two seasons with 30-plus saves. The submarining right-handed Tyler has been a high-leverage reliever with San Francisco since 2019. The twins joined forces in San Francisco after Taylor signed as a free agent in 2023.
The Ryan twins never played in the NFL, but they made their marks as coaches. The sons of defensive coaching legend Buddy Ryan, Rex was a long-time defensive coordinator who also had stints as the head coach of the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. Rob Ryan has been a coordinator and assistant for multiple teams, and won two Super Bowls on the sideline.
The Sedin twins had terrific NHL seasons, both playing 18 seasons. The twins played their entire careers in Vancouver, each with two All-Star appearances. Daniel led the league with 104 points in 2010-11. Henrik led the league with 112 points in 2009-2010 and also led the league in assists three times.
The Semerenko twins made their mark as Olympic cross country skiers for Ukraine. The pair won gold in the 2014 Women's Relay biathlon. Vita also won a bronze medal in the 2014 women's sprint competition.
The Sutter twins come from the famous Sutter NHL family, with four other siblings appearing in the league and several pros in the following generation. Rich played 13 seasons, scoring 61 career goals. Ron had an even longer career, playing 19 seasons and scoring 137 career goals.
The Van Arsdale twins played college basketball together at Indiana from 1962-1965, followed by long NBA careers. Dıck played 12 seasons for the Knicks and Suns, averaging 16.4 points for his career, and making three All-Star appearances. Tom also played 12 seasons, averaging 15.3 points and making three All-Star appearances with five different franchises.
Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.
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