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Before They Were Stars

HOT GALLERY: Like Father, Like Son—Guess These Sporty Father/Son Combos Before They Were Stars

By Brett Singer on June 11, 2012

“I’m gonna be like you, dad…” Harry Chapin wasn’t singing about father and son athletes in his classic tune “Cat’s in the Cradle”, but he could have been. The song wouldn’t have been quite so ironic, though. Most fathers would love to see their sons follow in their footsteps, especially if those footsteps lead to the field of professional sports. Here are some of our favorite father and son athlete combos.