A Bunch of Momma's Boys

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A Bunch of Momma's Boys

Even star athletes like Tiger Woods and Jeff Francoeur are momma's boys at heart.

Braves' rightfielder Jeff Francoeur gets a hug from his mother Karen during the ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Parkview.

Former Georgia quarterback David Greene embraces his mother Kay Greene.

Braves' third baseman Chipper Jones and his mother Lynne at Senior Night at Bolles High School in Jacksonville, Fla.

Georgia linebacker Rennie Curran was escorted by his mother Josie and father Rennie Sr. on 2006 Senior Night at Brookwood High School.

Former Georgia Tech running back Tashard Choice hugs his mother, Rosa Hamm.

Hawks' forward Marvin Williams gets a hug from his mother Andrea Gittens after being drafted in 2005.

Hank Aaron embraces his mother Estella Aaron after breaking Major League Baseball's home run mark. Estella Aaron passed away on April 7, 2008.

Falcons' linebacker Keith Brooking and his mom, Brenda Hembree.

Hawks' forward Josh Smith with his mother, Paulette Smith.

Braves' shortstop Yunel Escobar's biggest fan is his mother Mariluz Almenares. Sitting with Almenares is Escobar's sister Yunay Escobar and his wife Minerva Escobar.

Current Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard got a special delivery on his 18th birthday. Howard's mother Sheryl surprised him by bringing a birthday cake to Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy.

Ohio State star defensive end Cameron Heyward, a Peachtree Ridge High School graduate,shares a moment with his mom, Charlotte Heyward-Blackwell.

Thrashers' forward Ilya Kovalchuk enjoys some of his mother Luba's homecooking.

Former Greater Atlanta Christian standout "T-Bob" Hebert, the son of former Falcons' quarterback Bobby Hebert, gets a big kiss from his mother Teresa Hebert after signing with LSU last February.

Cecilia Rodhe (left), mother of current Chicago Bull Joakim Noah and Arelis Reynoso, mother of current Atlanta Hawk Al Horford cheered on their sons in the 2007 NCAA Tournament while both were teammates at Florida.

Tiger Woods and mother Kultida Woods.

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Braves' rightfielder Jeff Francoeur gets a hug from his mother Karen during the ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Parkview.

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