What are the odds?
Bengals kicker Evan McPherson and Cincinnati linebacker Logan Wilson experienced a remarkable coincidence when they both welcomed daughters with their wives on March 15th at the same hospital. T
he NFL shared a heartwarming photo of the players alongside their spouses, Gracie McPherson and Morgan Wilson, and their newborns, marking a unique moment in their lives.
“Can finally share the birthday twins,” the caption joyfully announced.
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The Wilsons named their daughter Kambry James Wilson, while the McPhersons chose the name Merritt Hayes McPherson for their bundle of joy.
In a separate Instagram post, McPherson expressed his gratitude and happiness, sharing, “Baby girl and her mom rocked it in the hospital, and we are so happy to be home! Her brothers are already obsessed with her!! We all love you so much Merritt Hayes!”
Both couples had announced their pregnancies on social media in September, coincidentally after celebrating their weddings on the same day: July 9, 2022.
McPherson and Gracie exchanged vows in his hometown of Fort Payne, Ala., with a picturesque photo session outside the DeKalb Theatre, where their wedding date adorned a prominent sign. Meanwhile, Wilson and Morgan tied the knot in a breathtaking outdoor ceremony at TPC Colorado, the state’s only PGA Tour-managed golf course, in Berthoud, Colo.
On the professional front, McPherson, a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, made history in 2022 by setting a league record for the most field goals made in a postseason with 14, matching the legendary Adam Matthew Vinatieri. Meanwhile, Logan, a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, showcased his prowess by leading the Bengals in tackles for the third consecutive year, amassing 135 combined tackles in the 2023 season, marking a career-best performance.
Although the Bengals finished the regular season with a 9-8 record and missed out on the NFL playoffs, the arrival of their newborn daughters undoubtedly brought immense joy and celebration to both families.
