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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Cal Ripken Sr. and Cal Ripken Jr. (MLB)—Now
Yes, the Ripken “chin” is unmistakable in these photos of Cal Ripken, Sr. and Cal Ripken, Jr. What is also unmistakable is the incredible impact they had on the Baltimore Orioles organization. The father and son spent a combined 57 years in the Orioles organization. Cal Sr. was a player, scout, coach and manager for the team. Cal Jr. played 21 seasons for the team and will go down as one of the greatest players to lace up the cleats.
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