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Super Bowl XLVII: The Harbaughs

Patch tells the story of Super Bowl coaches John and Jim Harbaugh through the people that know them best—their parents and younger sister.

Super Bowl XLVII pits the 49ers' Jim Harbaugh against the Ravens' John Harbaugh. Patch shares the story of the Harbaugh family leading into Super Bowl Sunday.

"She'll be a proud mom on Sunday. She already is. But if history serves as a precursor, she'll also be intensely nervous."

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Harbaugh Family: Growing Up as Joani Harbaugh

"Finding time with dad can be a challenge when your father is a college football coach. It can be especially challenging if you're the lone daughter amongst three siblings. For Joani Harbaugh, spending time with her father, Jack Harbaugh, meant tagging along to practices."

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Harbaugh Family: Who Is Mom's Favorite?

They'll take an objective approach Sunday. Jackie Harbaugh and her daughter, Joani, vow to wear neutral clothes. Jack Harbaugh said he'll take off his coach's hat and just play the role of Dad. When it comes to Super Bowl coaches John and Jim Harbaugh, their family doesn't play favorites.

 

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