Before He Fathered a Star Athlete . . . 

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  As you can imagine, some of the players now starring for city leagues' teams are the sons of
guys who also starred. Since I'm ancient (smile), I wrote stories about them during their high
school careers.
  We hope you enjoy this feature (a takeoff of Before They Drew X's and O's).
  Would you like to see a story about someone who starred in the Public, Catholic or Inter-Ac
leagues and now has a son doing likewise (assuming I did one on him)? Send me a note at
tedtee307@yahoo.com.

  Thanks,
  Ted

  This story, in part, concerns John Parsons, who wound up earning
second team Bulletin All-City honors as an offensive lineman (guard)
for Father Judge in 1976. It was published on Sept. 12, when the season
had not yet started because of a strike by teachers (and when Ted still
had hair; way too much, in fact -- ha ha). John's son, Dylan, is now a
star receiver for Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and last week
made seven catches for 207 yards in a win over Haverford School. That's
the Blue Devils' top effort since they returned to Inter-Ac ball in '06.
(Photo of John and teammate Terry O'Neill is below the story.)   

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