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Here’s some fun facts with a Mississippi twist from Father’s Day in the big leagues. Nick Swisher hit a game-changing home run for the New York Yankees on Sunday, helping take down the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Wrigley is where Nick’s dad, Steve, a former Jackson Mets manager, spent much of his big league career. Drew Butera got the game-winning hit for Minnesota against San Diego. Drew’s dad, Sal, a former Jackson Generals manager, also played for the Twins. There is another son of a former Jackson manager in the majors — Tim Dillard, son of Steve, who skippered the independent Diamond Kats in 2000. Tim’s Milwaukee club played at Boston, where Steve began his big league career. Tim didn’t pitch Sunday as the Brewers lost to the Red Sox, which may have spared Steve any mixed emotions.