The Lineup: Father’s Day, Part 1

On Saturday Front Row will present Part 2 of this special two-part Father’s Day edition of The Lineup.

Sage Steele

NBA Countdown Host, SportsCenter Co-Host

“From my love of sports to ‘choosing the harder right not the easier wrong’. . . Happy Father’s Day to the man who is responsible for so much of who I am today. My dad is my friend, my mentor, my hero. I love you!”

Gary and Sage Steele (Photo courtesy of Sage Steele)

Gary and Sage Steele (Photo courtesy of Sage Steele)

Taylor Twellman

Soccer Analyst

“He taught me work ethic, humility but most importantly to enjoy each and every moment of your career. Before every game we would talk for five minutes and he would end the conversation with ‘Give Em Hell’. He always told me you never know when it will end and if today is the last day make it last. Fitting my career ended playing that way but I don’t regret a single moment.”

Twellman’s father, Tim, played professional soccer in the North America Soccer League (NASL).
(Photo courtesy of Taylor Twellman)

Carolina Guillén

Co-host, Béisbol Esta Noche, #Redes

“Mi padre ha sido la mejor referencia que tengo para entender el valor del sacrificio y la capacidad de superación personal que tiene un ser humano!”

“My father has been the best example to understand the value of sacrifice and the human capability of self-improvement.”

Aaron Boone

MLB Analyst

“My dad has modeled an example of integrity and hard work my entire life. He’s always told me that whatever it is you choose to do – do it because you love it and do it to the best of your ability. I have so much respect for my dad!”

(L-R) Brother Bret Boone, Aaron Boone, grandfather Ray Boone (behind Aaron), father Bob Boone
(Photo courtesy of Aaron Boone)

Shannon Spake

College Football/Basketball and NASCAR Reporter

“There is no way to quantify the effect my father has had on my life. From his days of high school and college swimming, to his time flying F-4’s in Vietnam and most recently his four decades as a commercial airline pilot. His hard work and focus has always been an example of ‘how to reach your potential’. I only hope my children see the same in their mommy!”

Cliff Drysdale

Tennis Commentator

“My father was instrumental in setting me on my way into a lifetime in tennis. I remember so very often he drove me with the family to tournaments all over South Africa, all at the expense of their first choices. He was a great tennis dad.”

Tim Hasselbeck

NFL Analyst

“I’m fortunate to have grown up in an environment where the best role model I could have ever had was my father [Don]. His example of love, hard work, accountability and honor made me and my brothers want to live to the standard that he set for us.

“Here is a picture that hangs in my office. My dad walking off the field after a training camp practice when he was a player with the New England Patriots. He is carrying me and [my brother] Matthew is up ahead looking back towards him.”

Allen Bestwick

Anchor, Announcer for NASCAR and IndyCar

“My Dad was/is the ultimate definition of ‘Man’ – While serving his country for 28 years, he provided for his family, volunteered as coach for every team and Scout troop possible, plus shared his hobby and sports interests with his son in such a fun, no pressure way. Dad grew up just a few miles from a local short track, so he and his friends’ decision to field a race car there resulted in my growing up with a race car in the garage… and giving me exposure and knowledge to auto racing in addition to other sports that turned into a career advantage. He is truly my hero in every way possible.”

Sara Walsh

SportsCenter Anchor

“This is circa a million years ago. My father used to take me to the local high school football games on Friday night, so I was hooked on sports from the time I could walk. I really wanted to play football, but as you can see from my shirt I picked up futbol instead.”

Greg McElroy

SEC Network College Football Analyst

“Having grown up in locker rooms for the better part of my life, I can’t begin to express how grateful I am to have a father that is so passionate about all sports. He’s my best friend and sports provided part of the foundation for our friendship.”

Greg and his father at a LA Dodgers game on Father’s Day in 1989. (Photo courtesy of Greg McElroy)

John Sutcliffe

Commentator and Analyst

Es mi héroe , mi mejor amigo, mi motivación para ser reportero , no pasa un día que no lo extraño y mi hijo se llama como el Enrique Sutcliffe Del Rio

“He’s my hero, my best friend, my motivation to be a reporter. A day doesn’t go by that I don’t miss him… I even named my son, Enrique Sutcliffe Del Rio, after him.”

Steve Levy

SportsCenter Anchor

“The smartest, most honest and reliable man I know, my dad, Charles Levy. An athletic gene or two would’ve been a nice bonus but big picture, I won.”