The phrase "strong pedigree" means having a well-established and reputable family background or lineage.
Sentences with «strong pedigree»
Their defense has been in flux all season due to various injuries, and Gudbranson is an experienced, physical defenseman with a strong pedigree. (sbnation.com)
As I'm sure everyone already knows, van der Wiel is a defender with a strong pedigree, with 89 appearances for Paris Saint - Germain and 46 caps for the Dutch national team. (wakingthered.com)
This view has a strong pedigree in political science and, if it is correct, it's pretty easy to predict what will happen to the health care law: down it goes. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)