Sports Figures on Seth MacFarlane Shows

Just one week after an episode of Family Guy featured a cameo from Stephen Curry, who voiced himself in a scene parodying his viral postgame press conferences with his daughter Riley, Rob Gronkowski appeared prominently as himself in an episode entitled "Gronkowsbees." Here's a look at Gronk, Curry, and the many other sports figures who voiced themselves on Family Guy, American Dad, and The Cleveland Show — all shows created by Seth MacFarlane

SI Staff | Mar 20, 2013

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Sports Figures on Seth MacFarlane Shows

Rob Gronkowski — Family Guy - Episode: Gronkowsbees (Jan. 15, 2017)

Memorable Moment: After moving into the neighborhood, Gronkowski gives Peter, Quagmire, Cleveland and Joe a tour of his home. Gronk: "The pool is filled with my favorite food. Soup with little shapes in it." Joe: "Oh, alphabet soup is my favorite too." Gronk: "What’s an albaphet?" Joe: "Nothin’. What you said is not anything."

Stephen Curry — Family Guy - Episode: Passenger Fatty-Seven (Jan. 8, 2017)

Memorable Moment: While on a trip to San Francisco with Joe, Quagmire and Cleveland, Peter spots Steph Curry. Peter: "You guys, look! It's Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry." Peter runs over to him. "Oh my God, Steph, I'm such a big fan!" Steph: "Thanks, it's nice to meet you." Peter: "Hey I know we just met, but can I sit on your lap during your next postgame press conference?" Steph: "Sure, I don't see why not." Peter proceeds to act like Steph's daughter Riley Curry.

C.J. Spiller — Family Guy - Episode: 3 Acts of God (March 16, 2014)

Memorable Moment: Following the New England Patriots loss to the Buffalo Bills, a Fox postgame reporter interviews Bills running back C.J. Spiller in the locker room. Reporter: “C.J., you ran for 200 yards today. How did you manage that against the Patriots defense?” Spiller: “Well, we just jelled as a team today and was fortunate to come away with the win. All thanks and praise goes to God. He really won this one for us.”

Mario Williams — Family Guy - Episode: 3 Acts of God (March 16, 2014)

Memorable Moment: Following the New England Patriots loss to the Buffalo Bills, a Fox postgame reporter interviews Bills defensive end Mario Williams in the locker room. Reporter: “Mario Williams, you scored the winning touchdown. How does it feel to beat the Patriots?” Williams: “I’d like to thank God and a jury of my peers, who are both responsible for me being able to play today.

Bruce Jenner — Family Guy - Episode: Tales of a Third Grade Nothing (Nov. 16, 2008)

Memorable Moment: Peter must complete the third grade in order to receive a promotion at his job. His teacher, Mrs. Wilson, enters him in a district spelling bee. Mrs. Wilson: "If you lead our school to victory, I'll let you pass third grade. But if you lose, you fail." Peter: "I accept that challenge. Late '70s Bruce Jenner, take me home!" A young Bruce Jenner appears in the classroom, jogging in place. Jenner: "Hop on Peter." Peter jumps on his back, and Jenner sprints out of the classroom.

Bob Costas — Family Guy - Episode: Patriot Games (Jan. 29, 2006)

Memorable Moment: After Tom Brady recruits Peter to join the Patriots as the team's new center, Quahog 5 News anchorman Tom Tucker makes the announcement. Tucker: "For our top story tonight, we go live to terrific haircut Bob Costas as he talks with local man Peter Griffin, who is living his dream of playing for the New England Patriots. Bob." Costas: "Thanks Tom, I'm fond of your hair as well. I'm standing here with Tom Brady and his newest teammate, Peter Griffin." Costas also voices himself in two other episodes. Episode: Petergeist (May 7, 2006) and Episode: Turban Cowboy (March 17, 2013).

Troy Brown — Family Guy - Episode: Patriot Games (Jan. 29, 2006)

Memorable Moment: Tom Brady, Troy Brown and the New England Patriots stand on the sidelines just before kickoff. Brady: "Where the hell's Griffin? It's almost time for kickoff." Brown: "Well, I guess we'll have to start without him." Brown takes the field to receive the kickoff, but just as he's about to catch the ball, Peter speeds onto the field in a convertible to make the catch and drives into the end zone. Peter: "What do ya think, huh? I got this for doing that car dealership ad. Alright, nuf messin' around. Let's play this game. Let's play some footbawwwwl."

Tom Brady — Family Guy - Episode: Patriot Games (Jan. 29, 2006)

Memorable Moment: After Brady kicks Peter off the team for his excessive showboating, Peter's contract is sold to the London Sillinannies. While in London with his new, effeminate teammates, Peter decides to turn his team around and challenge the Patriots. Brady is seen reading a magazine in his home when the phone rings. Brady: "Hello?" Peter: "Hey Brady, you're dead." Brady: "Listen Leno, you keep callin' here and threatening me, I'm gonna notify the police." Peter: "Leno? No, no, this is Peter Griffin. I'm calling to challenge you to a grudge match between the Patriots and the London Sillinannies." Brady: "Huh. Well Griffin, if wanna embarrass yourself, be my guest." Peter: "Good. Whaddya say, England, two weeks from now?" Brady: "See you there." They hang up and Brady's phone immediately rings again. Brady: "Hello?" It's Jay Leno calling, sitting at home with a hatchet. Leno: "Hey Brady, what kinda suit you wanna be buried in?!" Leno laughs into the phone. Brady hangs up and quickly unplugs his telephone, closes the curtains, and curls up in his chair, scared.

Michelle Kwan — Family Guy - Episode: A Hero Sits Next Door (May 2, 1999)

Memorable Moment: Peter is disappointed he could not be the hero in stopping an attempted bank robbery, but his family reassures him one at a time that he is a hero to them. First Lois, followed by Meg, Chris, and then Michelle Kwan. Kwan [to Peter]: And I would never have won the silver at Nagano if you hadn't driven me to the ice rink every morning at 6 AM.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. — The Cleveland Show - Episode: The Hangover: Part Tubbs (March 17, 2013)

Memorable Moment: After Cleveland runs onto the Richmond International Raceway track from the infield to get the drivers attention, causing a massive car pile-up, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. pulls up alongside him. Earnhardt, Jr.: "Hey, what the heck are you doin' buddy?! You could get killed!" Cleveland: "My wife's running for school board, and there's a debate in an hour!" Earnhardt, Jr.: "Why didn't you say so? Nothin' is more important to NASCAR than education."

Kasey Kahne — The Cleveland Show - Episode: The Hangover: Part Tubbs (March 17, 2013)

Memorable Moment: After Cleveland runs onto the Richmond International Raceway track from the infield to get the drivers attention, causing a massive car pile-up, he is able to convince Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Tony Stewart to give he and his wife Donna a ride to her school board debate. Kahne: "Wait a minute. With Dale and Tony gone, and all the rest of the cars wrecked, I can win this thing, just by driving sensibly." As Kahne slowly drives away, all of his tires fall off and roll away as the car falls to the pavement. Kahne: "Aw nuts!"

Tony Stewart — The Cleveland Show - Episode: The Hangover: Part Tubbs (March 17, 2013)

Memorable Moment: Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. each pull up to Stoolbend High School after racing to get Cleveland and his wife Donna to her school board debate. Earnhardt, Jr.: "So which one of us won?!" Stewart: "I'll tell you who won. The children of Stoolbend, because there's nothin' more important than a public debate about the issues confronting educators in a shrinking economy." Earnhardt, Jr.: "You wanna do donuts in the parking lot?!" Stewart(sarcastically): "No, I wanna go read a book." Stewart: "Of course I wanna do donuts in the parking lot.

Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier — The Cleveland Show - Episode: California Dreamin' (All the Cleves are Brown) (March 17, 2013)

Memorable Moment: Cleveland walks onto the field at Dodger Stadium after arriving as the team's new scout. After he picks up a ball in the outfield grass, he notices Andre Ethier standing in the field. Cleveland: "Andre Ethier?! Here you go!" Cleveland tosses him the ball. Ethier: "Heh hey! Aren't you a little old to be a rookie?!" Ethier tosses the ball back to Cleveland. Cleveland: "Rookie? I don't think so Ethier. Comin' atcha Matt Kemp!" Cleveland tosses the ball to Kemp. Kemp: "Hey, he just needs to know if he should be worried about his job!" Kemp winks. Cleveland: "Ha ha." The ball is thrown back to Cleveland but it hits him in the shin. Cleveland: "Ow! Son of a bitch! I'll sue you!" Ethier: "Get him!" Kemp: "Get him!" Ethier: "Get him!" Kemp: "Get that fat man off the field!" Ethier: "Get that fat fool!" Two security guards tackle Cleveland to the ground. The Dodgers coach stands over Cleveland. Coach: "Damn drunk fans, always runnin' on the field durin' games." The camera pans out to reveal there is actually a ball game taking place.

David Ortiz — The Cleveland Show - Episode: California Dreamin' (All the Cleves are Brown) (March 17, 2013)

Memorable Moment: After Cleveland realizes that being a major league scout involves a lot of hard work and statistical analysis, he offers Joey Votto, Jimmy Rollins and David Ortiz each a billion dollars to play for the Dodgers without management's permission. Ortiz: "So, there's not a billion dollars? Man, I wish you had told me that, because I just bought an aircraft carrier." Rollins: "An aircraft carrier? Ha ha. Man, they'll never take that back."

Joey Votto — The Cleveland Show - Episode: California Dreamin' (All the Cleves are Brown) (March 17, 2013)

Memorable Moment: After Cleveland realizes that being a major league scout involves a lot of hard work and statistical analysis, he offers Joey Votto, Jimmy Rollins and David Ortiz each a billion dollars to play for the Dodgers without management's permission. Once the players learn there is no money, Ortiz admits he just purchased an aircraft carrier. Votto: "Next time, sign the credit card bill with your wrong hand so you can tell them it wasn't you." Rollins: "Good one, Joey. Did you know left-handed pitchers are called southpaws?"

Jimmy Rollins — The Cleveland Show - Episode: California Dreamin' (All the Cleves are Brown) (March 17, 2013)

Memorable Moment: After Cleveland realizes that being a major league scout involves a lot of hard work and statistical analysis, he offers Joey Votto, Jimmy Rollins and David Ortiz each a billion dollars to play for the Dodgers, which the players learn was a lie. Votto: "Hey, as long as we're in Los Angeles, wanna go visit the world famous tar pits?" Ortiz: "No." Rollins: "I went yesterday. It was awesome. There was an ice cream cart. Mmmm."

Johnny Bench — The Cleveland Show - Episode: Y Tu Junior Tambien (Jan. 8, 2012)

Memorable Moment: When Cleveland's son, Junior, starts dating a very attractive young lady, Cleveland gets green with envy. While out to dinner, they meet Johnny Bench. Cleveland: "It's a thrill to meet you Johnny Bench." Bench: "Nice to meet you, guy whose son's girlfriend is hotter than his wife." Bench also voices himself on a radio show in another episode: The Men in Me (March 25, 2012).

Tony Hawk — The Cleveland Show - Episode: Back To Cool First (April 17, 2011)

Memorable Moment: Gus, the bartender, hosts the "Coolympics" and introduces Tony Hawk as one of the judges. Gus: "Our next judge takes a lot of credit while gravity does the work. Please welcome the only professional skateboarder in the universe, Tony Hawk." Hawk skateboards onto the stage and flips his board into the crowd. A young woman catches the skateboard and repeatedly kisses it. Hawk: "Even my board gets mad play."

LeBron James — The Cleveland Show - Episode: A Short Story and a Tall Tale First (Feb. 13, 2011)

Memorable Moment: LeBron sits with Kevin Garnett and Shaquille O'Neal during a break in action at the NBA All-Star game. LeBron: "Anybody else tired of always havin' to dribble the ball whenever you want to move?" Garnett: "Man, I hate dribbling." Shaq: "And it can't be good for the floor." LeBron: "Shaq's right. Hey, if we all get together and say we're not gonna dribble anymore, what are they gonna do?"

Shaquille O'Neal — The Cleveland Show - Episode: A Short Story and a Tall Tale First (Feb. 13, 2011)

Memorable Moment: Shaq sits with Kevin Garnett and LeBron James during a break in action at the NBA All-Star game. Shaq: "And why can't we play in the morning, and then just get on with our day? I have a garden. Flowers, tomatoes, nectarines."

Dwyane Wade — The Cleveland Show - Episode: A Short Story and a Tall Tale First (Feb. 13, 2011)

Memorable Moment: Cleveland and his wife Donna attend the NBA All-Star game in Los Angeles. Cleveland: "I love NBA games! It's the only place where you can get drunk off of light beer and yell at millionaire giants. Watch." Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade are sitting with their backs to Cleveland. Cleveland: "Hey, Dork Nowitzki!" Nowitzki [to Wade]: "English is not my first language. What is this "dork"?" Wade: "Uhhh, it means handsome." Wade pats Nowitzki on the back.

Steve Nash — The Cleveland Show - Episode: A Short Story and a Tall Tale First (Feb. 13, 2011)

Memorable Moment: Nash sits dejected after the NBA All-Star game ends, having been berated by Cleveland in the stands. Nash: "I know we won, but it's hard to enjoy it after that guy called me Steve Trash."

Dwight Howard — The Cleveland Show - Episode: A Short Story and a Tall Tale First (Feb. 13, 2011)

Memorable Moment: Howard stands around with Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowtizki, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett and Shaquille O'Neal, following the NBA All-Star game and having been berated by Cleveland in the stands. Howard: "He called me Dwight Coward. I know because I thought he said my name. But when I waved to him, as I do whenever anyone says my name, he enunciated it more clearly, and this time I realized...I'd been insulted."

Kevin Garnett — The Cleveland Show - Episode: A Short Story and a Tall Tale First (Feb. 13, 2011)

Memorable Moment: Garnett stands around with Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowtizki, LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal, following the NBA All-Star game and having been berated by Cleveland in the stands. Garnett: "He insulted my mother. Before I was a 7-foot millionaire NBA star, I was just a scared 6-foot tall first-grader who could barely dunk. But that didn't matter to Mom. She believed in me."

Dirk Nowitzki — The Cleveland Show - Episode: A Short Story and a Tall Tale First (Feb. 13, 2011)

Memorable Moment: The NBA All-Stars arrive at Cleveland's house at the same time as a group of diminutive mobsters, who attack Shaquille O'Neal before he can enter the house. Nash: "Shaq's in trouble." Nowitzki: "Shaq, wish yourself out of there!" LeBron: "For the last time Dirk, Kazaam was not real." Nowitzki: "But it seemed so real."

Scottie Pippen — The Cleveland Show - Episode: Love Rollercoaster (Jan. 10, 2010)

Memorable Moment: Cleveland Jr. sings a love song, imagining himself at a Cheesy Charlie's. He misses a basket at the Pop-A-Shot game, but Scottie Pippen shows up to grab the rebound. Cleveland Jr.: "Thank you, Scottie Pippen." Pippen: "No problem. Just here dropping off an application. Players in my day didn't make as much as they do today."

Shannon Sharpe — American Dad - Episode: The Scarlett Getter First (Nov. 27, 2011)

Memorable Moment: Sharpe is introduced as a freelance alien hunter to CIA agents Stan, Dick, Jackson and Sanders. Dick: "Shannon Sharpe! The football guy?!" Sharpe: "Yeah. I hunt aliens now. Used to catch TDs, now I catch ETs." Dick: "You ever caught an alien, Shannon?" Sharpe: "Not yet Mr. Question, but I'll let you know when I do."

Mike Eruzione — American Dad - Episode: The Return of the Bling First (Feb. 21, 2010)

Memorable Moment: After Roger reveals he was part of the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team in his persona of Chex LeMeneux, he brings Stan to a team reunion. Stan: "There's Mike Eruzione!" Eruzione: "Just in time, Chex. They're about to show some of our old game footage." The guests watch a slideshow of the team's gold medal run, which show's Chex LeMeneux superimposed in actual game-action photos.

Rob McClanahan — American Dad - Episode: The Return of the Bling First (Feb. 21, 2010)

Memorable Moment: Roger plays an old video of Rob McClanahan being interviewed in Team USA's locker room, where Roger is seen as teammate Chex LeMeneux, injecting himself with steroids in the background. Sportscaster: "Rob McClanahan, the US Hockey Team is on a roll no one expected. How are you playing so well?" McClanahan: "Well you know, we're all about the team. We focus on fundamentals and listen to what coach tells us." A teammate playfully slaps Roger (Chex) with a towel, but Roger suffers "roid rage." Roger: "I'll kill your mother!" Roger picks up the teammate and throws him at McClanahan.

Published Mar 20, 2013

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