Before They Were Stars
HOT GALLERY: Like Father, Like Son—Guess These Sporty Father/Son Combos Before They Were Stars
"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. By Brett Singer
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Archie and Peyton/Eli Manning (NFL)—Now
Thanks to their ubiquitous advertising campaigns, even non-NFL fans should be able to pick out Peyton Manning and his brother Eli, and then deduce that the other guy is their dad. Archie Manning sired not one but two NFL superstars—both Peyton and Eli are Super Bowl MVPs—and Archie was a QB himself for the Saints, although it was during a period when they weren’t very good. When it comes to father and son quarterbacks, the Manning family are certified All-Stars.
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