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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Buddy and David Bell (MLB)—Now
Buddy Bell won 6 Gold Glove Awards, played on 5 All-Star teams, and finished his career with a .279 batting average. He also sired David Bell, who not only played Major League Baseball like his dad, he managed to hit for the cycle in 2004—just like his grandfather, Gus Bell. Genetics, people. They’re important.
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