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Indiana Fever<\/strong><\/a> star Caitlin Clark<\/strong><\/a>‘s off-court life has been in the spotlight this summer, and the attention only grew after her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery<\/strong>, shared an exciting announcement involving his family and Major League Baseball. <\/p>\n While Clark <\/strong>and the Fever <\/strong>made headlines by capturing their first Commissioner’s Cup title, it was Connor<\/strong>‘s news that brought an extra dose of celebration to the household.<\/p>\n Clark kicks off party with trophy and booze shower<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n The story began with Clark<\/strong>‘s playful confession about her newfound baseball allegiance: “I’m a bit of a bandwagon Phillies fan now.” <\/p>\n The comment was a lighthearted nod to Connor McCaffery<\/strong>‘s longtime devotion to the Philadelphia Phillies<\/strong>-a passion that has gradually become a shared experience in their relationship. <\/p>\n Clark <\/strong>even tried her hand at play-by-play commentary for the Phillies <\/strong>during her rookie WNBA campaign, admitting the gig was far from easy. <\/p>\n “I messed up a few times,” Clark <\/strong>recalled. “That’s a hard gig. And also, I was out of breath and exhausted, so shoutout to all the commentators out there. I did it for like two minutes, and I needed a break.”<\/p>\n But the latest development from the McCaffery <\/strong>family goes beyond fandom. <\/p>\n On social media, Connor McCaffery<\/strong> revealed that his father, Fran McCaffery<\/strong>, newly appointed head coach of the Penn Quakers<\/strong> men’s basketball team, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Phillies <\/strong>ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park. <\/p>\n The announcement marks a proud moment for the McCafferys, bridging college basketball legacy and MLB tradition.<\/p>\n The invitation for Fran McCaffery <\/strong>to throw out the first pitch is more than a symbolic gesture. <\/p>\n After nearly 15 years at the helm of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Fran <\/strong>recently returned to his alma mater to lead Penn<\/strong>‘s men’s basketball program, a move that surprised many in college basketball circles. <\/p>\n Though some speculated retirement was on the cards after his Iowa tenure ended, McCaffery <\/strong>was quick to dispel those rumors.<\/p>\n “Not at all. Never. And I made that known to everybody in the profession,” McCaffery <\/strong>told CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein<\/strong> when asked if he ever considered stepping away from coaching. <\/p>\n The coach emphasized the unique opportunity to return to Penn, where he starred as a guard from 1979 to 1982 and earned a degree in finance. <\/p>\n “I take great pride in coming back to my alma mater and trying to do something special,” McCaffery <\/strong>said. “Because I believe in what this place stands for. So, I am thankful every day that I get to come here and work with this group.”<\/p>\n For the McCaffery <\/strong>family, the upcoming ceremonial pitch is both a celebration and a homecoming. <\/p>\n Fran<\/strong>‘s journey from standout player known as ‘White Magic’ at Penn to established coach has come full circle, now placing him on the mound in the heart of Philadelphia-a city steeped in his personal and professional history.<\/p>\n As the Fever’s Caitlin Clark<\/strong> enjoys success on the basketball court, the McCaffery <\/strong>family’s next chapter begins at Penn, marked by gratitude, tradition, and a ceremonial toss that links generations.<\/p>\n For Clark and Connor, it is another reminder of how family, sport, and legacy often intersect in unexpected ways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nA Homecoming for Fran McCaffery at Penn<\/h2>\n