Country music star Tim McGraw was at Citizens Bank Park for Game 3 of the World Series between the Phillies and Houston Astros and he paid tribute to his ...
Other big names turned out for Game 3, including soccer player Carli Lloyd, former Yankee All-Star Derek Jeter and Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox. Tug McGraw was a relief pitcher with the Phillies and was on the mound in the last game of the fabled 1980 World Series, as he pitched the last out against the Kansas City Royals, winning their first World Series championship. PHILADELPHIA - Country music star Tim McGraw was at Citizens Bank Park for Game 3 of the World Series between the Phillies and Houston Astros and he paid tribute to his late dad, Phillies relief pitcher Tug McGraw.
Tim McGraw, son of the late Philadelphia Phillies reliever Tug McGraw, received a huge ovation during Game 3 of the World Series.
and a video of his father clinching the championship more than 40 years ago. Tug McGraw closed the 1980 World Series with a strikeout, jumping up into that famous pose to celebrate the Phillies' first championship. [pic.twitter.com/8d49mgABoQ] [November 2, 2022]
The country music star honored his pops, who won a title in Philadelphia in 1980.
In 2008, the Grammy Award winner spread his dad’s ashes on the mound before throwing out the first pitch. They later bonded and maintained a relationship until Tug’s death in 2004 from brain cancer. He pitched in the City of Brotherly Love from 1975-84.
Country singer Tim McGraw wore his late father's Phillies jersey at game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday night.
Despite their physical distance, McGraw says he still felt close to his father and was elated to find out he was his son. I was growing up in Louisiana, and my mom was divorced, and we were barely getting by.” “I was 11 years old, and I was rummaging around in mom’s closet and found a birth certificate.
Tim McGraw wore the Phillies jersey of his late father Tug McGraw, a former pitcher for the team, to game 3 of the World Series.
"I was 11 years old, and I was rummaging around in mom's closet and found a birth certificate. "I didn't know he was my dad," said Tim. Tug played an important part in the Phillies' 1980 championship as a relief pitcher, playing in four of their six games against the Kansas City Royals.
Tim McGraw made the jumbotron at Citizens Bank Park, where he donned his father's jersey from when he was a player with the Philadelphia Phillies.
[CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER](https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters?cmpid=fnfirstnl) [Grammy winner](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/tim-mcgraw-tumble-concert-falls-into-fans) attended the game [with his daughter Gracie](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/tim-mcgraw-daughter-gracie-harmonize-to-barbra-streisand-song-during-road-trip). My name was Smith as a kid because my stepdad’s name was Horace Smith." The left-handed pitcher played with the organization from 1975 through 1984. [CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://www.foxnews.com/apps-products) "I was digging through something and found my birth certificate.
The three-time Grammy winner appeared on the big screen at Citizens Bank Park and pointed to the elder McGraw's No. 45, which he wore for the Phillies from ...
A contract was written up with the agreement that there would be no communication following the payment. 45, which he wore for the Phillies from 1975-84. Country star Tim McGraw attended Game 3 of the World Series in Philadelphia, wearing his father’s jersey, much to the delight of the Phillies fans who watched the team’s 7-0 beatdown over the Astros.
Tim McGraw was cheering on the Phillies AND representing his late dad, Tug McGraw, at the recent game.
In one video, McGraw appears on the Jumbotron sitting next to his daughter, Gracie. Tim McGraw did not grow up with his father in his life, but they formed a relationship in his teen years. McGraw's father was Tug McGraw, the celebrated MLB pitcher who helped the Phillies win the 1980 World Series, ending the team's 77-year drought.