Antonio Freeman enjoyed one of his great performances for the Green Bay Packers in Seattle, catching seven passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-10 victory in 1996.
Almost 30 years later, his son, Alex Freeman, just enjoyed a career-defining moment of his own in Seattle, scoring the United States' second goal in a 2-0 victory over Australia at the FIFA World Cup. And with that, he helped his team make some history.
It's the first time since 1930 that the USMNT has won consecutive games at the World Cup. It secures the team's place in the Round of 32 and leaves them on the brink of winning Group D.
Antonio Freeman's son Alex is carving out his own iconic career moments in the World Cup
It's pretty unheard of. Antonio Freeman is one of the all-time great Packers wide receivers. Not only has his son also risen to the top, but he's done it in a completely different sport.
Making it even cooler is that Freeman's first World Cup is in the United States, where he gets to make an impact in front of home fans in NFL stadiums, just like his father. The stars have aligned.
Alex Freeman's goal effectively sealed the three points for the United States, who once again put in a convincing performance that leaves the country dreaming. Mauricio Pochettino's team outclassed Paraguay in the opener last week, and they were equally as impressive against the Socceroos at Lumen Field.
They will close out Group D with a game against Turkey next Thursday, a nice warm-up for the challenges ahead in the knockout stage. If the US wins the group, it will advance to a Round of 32 game in Santa Clara, California, where it would meet a third-place team. As things stand, the US would take on Bosnia-Herzegovina, although it's far too early to know which team would meet them at Levi's Stadium.
The United States certainly hopes this is just the beginning of a magical journey.
Just as we enjoyed watching Antonio Freeman tear defenses apart in the green and gold, his son is now creating his own iconic moments at the World Cup.
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