He can never forget that fateful day at just 11 years old and meeting his biological father for the very first time at the Houston Astrodome.
Tim McGraw grew up with the notion that his step-father, Horace Smith was his father until he stumbled upon his birth certificate and his mother confessed who his real father was: the famous baseball player, Tug McGraw.
Like father like son.⚾️
Congrats @TheTimMcGraw on the baseball card!! pic.twitter.com/BzTrN4P537— Declan Timothy (@DexRemus) June 16, 2016
It was not long afterward that they went to see Tug at a baseball game in Houston. That was the cherished moment that Tim relived recently through an aged photo where they shared a smile and matching hats.
8/30/2000: Tug McGraw inducted into #Phillies Wall of Fame. Son @TheTimMcGraw presents a leather jacket, motorcycle. pic.twitter.com/OTZ9qj0joP
— ⚾️Matt Veasey?? (@MatthewVeasey) August 30, 2016
In a recent post to social media, Tim McGraw shared this intimate moment of his childhood with the world.
“First time I met my father…… Houston astrodome,” McGraw captioned the grainy photograph.
For the seven years that followed this meeting, Tim’s father denied that he was his biological father until the day came that he couldn’t anymore: Tim was 18 and the resemblance was undeniable. It was then that Tug finally acknowledged paternity.
. @TheTimMcGraw talks #WorldSeries memories, late father Tug McGraw. https://t.co/iT0y9H2ni2 pic.twitter.com/JUZzlWbFt1
— RS Country (@RScountry) November 2, 2015
While they had a bumpy start to their relationship, eventually they grew very close until Tug’s passing in early 2004.
Check out this incredible moment in one of country music’s most loved musician’s life below.