Father's Day falls on June 15 across many countries around the world. The third Sunday brings celebrations from Africa to Asia and Europe to the Americas. Football clubs connect generations of families through decades of support and tradition. West Ham United has welcomed fathers and sons onto its famous pitch for over 125 years. Many family pairs have worn the claret and blue jersey together.
Jim Barrett Senior and Junior became the first father-son duo at West Ham before World War Two. Big Jim played 553 matches between 1925 and 1945 before joining the coaching staff. His son Jim Junior scored 26 goals during 91 appearances starting from 1950. The Barretts actually played one reserve match together before Senior retired from active competition. Junior later helped coach the youth team that won the FA Youth Cup.
Frank Lampard Senior and Junior represent the most famous West Ham father-son combination. Senior played left-back for 18 seasons and appeared 670 times for the club. He won two FA Cup trophies and earned England caps during his career. Junior came through the academy system and scored 39 goals across 187 matches. Both players achieved international recognition representing England at different times.
Jim Barrett Senior and Junior became the first father-son duo at West Ham before World War Two. Big Jim played 553 matches between 1925 and 1945 before joining the coaching staff. His son Jim Junior scored 26 goals during 91 appearances starting from 1950. The Barretts actually played one reserve match together before Senior retired from active competition. Junior later helped coach the youth team that won the FA Youth Cup.
Frank Lampard Senior and Junior represent the most famous West Ham father-son combination. Senior played left-back for 18 seasons and appeared 670 times for the club. He won two FA Cup trophies and earned England caps during his career. Junior came through the academy system and scored 39 goals across 187 matches. Both players achieved international recognition representing England at different times.
