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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Calvin and Grant Hill (NFL/NBA)—Now
Although Calvin Hill and his son Grant became professionals in different sports, they have one thing in common: Calvin was the 1969 NFL Rookie of the Year with the Dallas Cowboys, and 26 years later, Grant was the 1995 NBA Rookie of the Year with the Detroit Pistons (an award he shared with Jason Kidd). Oh yeah, and they also share those groovin’ mustaches!
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