I just returned from watching the Cubs play at Wrigley Field, here in Chicago. It's funny, I'd lived off and on here since 1990 and this was my first time at Wrigley.

What I found unusual was that - over the years - I have been to quite a few ballparks (Arlington Stadium, the Ballpark in Arlington, the Astrodome, Anaheim Stadium, Dodger Stadium, Yankee Stadium, Shea Stadium and Tiger Stadium) and have seen quite a few players.

But for the first time (I think), I saw a player whose father I had also seen play before.

Not only did this happen, but it happened twice today. Ken Griffey, Jr. started for the Reds. In the 70's, I had the fortune to watch his father (Ken Griffey, Sr.) play against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

Then, in the 6th inning, Ben Grieve pinch hit. His father, Tom, was an outfielder for the Texas Rangers in the 70's and had seen him play numerous times.

It's possible - I suppose - that this has happened before (for me). But I can't seem to remember any other time it did. Regardless, the game was fun. Corey Patterson won it with a ninth inning, walk-off home run. The Cubs won 8-7.