Becker's mother, father, sister, grandfather, and younger brother have all represented New Zealand on an international scale.
His older brother, also named John, was a leading amateur footballer and represented England at international level.
Marc Fleisher estimated that he and his brother represent 17 players.
Her brother, Paul, has represented Carlow in all grades of football.
The younger brother, David, is also a swimmer and represents Kenya.
In "True West" the two brothers represent two aspects of the author.
Menelaus, her future husband, did not attend but sent his brother, Agamemnon, to represent him.
The brother represents the instinctive and the sister the rational side.
At the same time, her youngest brother, Emil, represents the possibilities of the immigrant experience.
His brother, Paul, has also represented Ireland in international cricket.
