Imagine finding someone who looks just like you, shares your name, and even plays the same sport as you do. That’s exactly what happened to two athletes, both named Brady Feigl. The pair, who are both 6’4″ tall with red hair, red beards, and glasses, were so baffled by their uncanny resemblance that they decided to undergo a DNA test to see if they were long-lost siblings.
One Brady pitches for Pericos de Puebla in Mexico, while the other played for the Oakland Athletics. Given their identical roles on the pitching mound, you can see why they questioned their relationship. “People have told us for years we look alike,” one of them commented, driving their curiosity even further.
The results of the DNA test were a surprise to many. Despite looking remarkably similar, they are not related. The only common thread found in their DNA was their ancestry; both are 53 percent Germanic. “That was the only similarity,” one Brady mentioned, dismissing any notions of a familial connection.
Although they aren’t brothers by blood, the two athletes felt a unique bond through the experience. “We’re still brothers in a way,” they agreed, happy to have crossed paths.
In another twist of fate, the tale of the ‘Jim twins’—Jim Lewis and Jim Springer—sheds light on similar coincidences. Also separated at birth, these twins were reunited at 39 and discovered a slew of shared life details. They both had been married to women named Linda and then to women named Betty. They even shared the same tastes in beer and cigarettes. However, their paths diverged as one married a third time, to a woman named Sandy.
These fascinating stories highlight the incredible and often mysterious ways our lives can intertwine with others. Whether through DNA, shared names, or life experiences, these connections continue to intrigue and inspire us.