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27 Celebrities and Athletes Who Followed in Their Fathers’ Footsteps
By Matthew Jussim
Like father, like son. It’s not always easy to follow in your fathers’ footsteps It’s natural for sons to admire their fathers, but when your dad is a professional athlete or entertainer, well, a kid really has something to aspire to.
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