Tradition is a big part of family life everywhere, and certainly every team in pro football can quickly tell you if they have had father-and-son playing combinations. But this type of connection does not end with players (or even coaches) in uniform.
Officials have traditions too.
Just this week the National Football League announced the officials for Super Bowl LI, and they are referee Carl Cheffers, umpire Dan Ferrell, head linesman Kent Payne, line judge Jeff Seeman, field judge Doug Rosenbaum, side judge Dyrol Prioleau and back judge Todd Prukop.
Combined, these officials have 93 years of experience in the NFL.