Sporty Family Gifts

"He needs more exercise. I recommend a team sport like hockey. He'd make a good goalie."

'Still having problems finding a baby sitter?'

"How do you expect him to grow up to be a pro if he doesn't start young?"

Olympics create interest in curling.

Baby Footballer

Daddy's Hook

"I just knew there had to be a better use for tomatoes than making boring old sandwiches."

"I don’t know what it is, but every time the Bruins win, I love you more and more!"

"I told you I wouldn't be any good at this game. Look, I've gone and hit the ball down one of those little holes again."

Boy spinning basketball on finger next to dog spinning ball on wagging tail.

Scraper Biking, Manhattan, Spring, '95

'Geez, Dad! You never scream your lungs out at the refs! Don't you love me?!'

'...So what if all the other parents screamed at the umpire?...'

"This paternity leave plays havoc with your handicap."

"Go join your coach and the rest of your team. I'll be watching from the bar."

"Give me a sporting chance, love ... pass me my wicket-keeping gloves."

Expectant father with sports goods - "It's a girl."

'Wow! Feel that kick! I'm buying him a football for his first birthday!'

"Dr. Behan?! Congratulations! It's a Boy!!!"

Young ladies playing 'Hare and hounds'.

Little League Registration: "Um, I think we're gonna need to see your birth certificate again, son. . ."

Things Your Mother Would Never Let You Do Olympic Games

"When did our kids become mobsters?"

Another Rugby Star is Born.

"So your soccer team lost...big deal! I lose things all the time!"

"So how was the Edgar Willoughby Classic?"

"I am standing up straight."

"Harold! You promised!"

'Woo-hoo!This is the happiest day of my life!!'

"I'm not playing games anymore...especially if you keep beating me."

Bently and Son, Inc.

"I've just bought some water skis. Now I've just got to find a lake with a slope!"

Father's Day.