Good luck seldom comes in pairs but bad things never walk alone.
A famous Chinese proverb meaning misery loves company. Well for now, we’ll not be discussing about the miseries but the achievements of some renowned sporting pairs of all times….
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Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupati (Tennis, India)
In 1999, the doubles team of Paes and Bhupati reached the finals of all four Grand Slams (French Open, Wimbledon, Australian Open and US Open), which made them the first pair in the history of the game to achieve this feat. They even won the French Open and the Wimbledon the same year, thus becoming the first Indian pair to win a doubles event at a Grand Slam event. The duo won the French open in 2001 and a gold medal in 2002 and 2006 Asian games. The Indian pair went on to be ranked No.1 in the world. The duo shared a wonderful chemistry and were hugely successful on the international circuit. The pair went on to be nicknamed “Indian Express”.
Sonny Ramadhin and Alfred Louis Valentine
Sonny Ramadhin and Alfred Louis Valentine (Cricket, West Indies)
The West Indies spinners Ramadhin and Valentine tricked the English batsmen and led West Indies to their first Test and series victory on English soil at Manchester in 1950. They took a total of nine wickets at the cost of 165 runs which led to their victory. Late Lord Kitchener gave birth to a calypso, “These little pals of mine; Ramadhin and valentine”, due to their extraordinary performance on the field. Their long, productive partnership in the 1950s cemented their place as the spin legends of West Indies.
The William sisters
Serena Williams and Venus Williams (Tennis, US)
The doubles team of the William sisters has 12 Grand Slam titles to its kitty. The titles include four Australian open titles, four Wimbledon titles, two US Open Championships and two French Open Championships. When Serena and Venus team up, the sisters play to win. They are ranked among the best players in tennis world. The pair was entitled “Doubles Team of the year” in 2000. The sisters have even been a subject of a reality show, “Venus and Serena for real”, which followed them on and off the court.
Randy Moss with Tom Brady
Randy Moss and Tom Brady (American Football, US): Patriots
The duo of Brady- Moss combined for a record 23 touchdown passes in the regular season, including seven of 35 yards or more in 2007, which was the greatest fantasy combo ever.They have been paired in several matches for the patriots, against the jets and in most of them they were victorious due to their amazing partnership. The duo was even termed as the NFL’s “Most Prolific Combination”. The patriots are hard to be forgotten!!
Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax
Don Drysdale and sandy Koufax (Baseball, US): Dodgers
There have been many one-two pitching combination’s that led their team to the pennant and World Championship, but few, if any had greater seasons together than Koufax and Drysdale in 1965. Koufax won three Cy Young awards and an MVP trophy and Drysdale picked up a Cy Young of his own. The Dodgers won three pennants, two World Series and are considered as some of the highest earning players of all times.
Jim kelly and Andre Reed
Jim Kelly and Andre Reed (American Football, US): Buffalo Bills
Kelly’s primary “go-to” wide receiver with Bills, Andre Reed ranks among the NFL’s all-time leaders in several categories. Kelly and Reed connected for 65 TD’s during their career together trailing only the tandems of Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison (112), Steve Young and Jerry Rice (85), and Dan Marino and Mark Clayton (79) for touchdowns by an NFL Quaterback/Receiver tandem. Reed caught more of Kelly’s touchdown passes than any other player in the league.
Stephen Larkham and George Gregan
Stephen Larkham and George Gregan (Rugby, Australia)
The duo of Gregan and Larkham has made most international appearances in the sport’s history for a half-back partnership. With a combined 235 caps and two World cup winners’ medals to their name, not to mention more experience than one could shake a very large stick at, Australian greats Larkham and Gregan have done it all. When both retired in 2007 World cup, not only were they two most–capped wallabies, but they played more than any other scrum-half/fly-half combination , with 79 appearances together. In 2007 at Bruce Stadium, a new stand was unveiled as the “Gregan- Larkham Stand” in honor of both the players and their contribution to the team.
Magic Johnson and kareem Abdul-jabbar
Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Basketball, US); Lakers
The two have combined to make an astounding eight NBA Finals appearances in 10 seasons, winning five Championships in the process. In 1979, the Lakers acquired 1st overall draft pick Earvin “Magic” Johnson. The trade and draft paved the way for a second Abdul-Jabbar dynasty as the Lakers went on to become the most dominant team of the 1980s. With Abdul-Jabbar providing the sky hook and Johnson providing the dazzling passes, this tandem ranks as one of the most exciting in sport’s history.
Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes
Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes (Beach Volleyball, US)
Karch Kirlay’s partner for more than half of his career wins was Kent Steffes, who paired with Kirlay in 1996 to win gold in the inaugural beach volleyball competition of the Olympic Games. They teamed for the second-most pro beach titles (76 to 114 for Sinjin Smith/ randy Stoklos)and form the winningest pro beach team in history in terms of earnings ($ 2,900,112). In 1995 Steffes alongwith Kiraly appeared in an episode of the popular TV series “Baywatch”.
Ted Lindsay and Gordie Howe
Ted Lindsay and Gordie Howe (Hockey,US): Detroit Red Wings
The two Hall of Fame wingers played on the same line (along with center Sid Abel), and Lindsay was first-team All-NHL eight times and Howe 12 times. They were collectively known as “The Production Line”, both for their scoring and as an allusion to Detroit auto factories. Both led the league in scoring — Howe six times — and were also legendary tough guys. Lindsay, in fact, ranked in the top five in penalty minutes several times. So they would score on you — and then likely punch you in the face.
