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Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong: Babysat by 'Heroes' Star Hayden Panettiere
19 Aug
Summary
- Pete Crow-Armstrong was babysat by actress Hayden Panettiere.
- His mother, Ashley Crow, starred alongside Panettiere on 'Heroes'.
- Both parents were actors, but shielded him from the entertainment industry.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong shared a unique aspect of his childhood: actress Hayden Panettiere served as his babysitter. This unusual arrangement occurred during the run of the NBC superhero drama 'Heroes' from 2006 to 2010.
Panettiere's connection to Crow-Armstrong came through his mother, Ashley Crow, who played Sandra Bennet on the show. Ashley Crow frequently had her co-stars look after her son. Crow-Armstrong recalled having a significant crush on Panettiere during those times.
His father, Matthew John Armstrong, also had a guest role on 'Heroes' in 2006. Despite both parents being actors, they ensured Pete's upbringing in Southern California was centered on baseball and kept him far removed from the entertainment industry.
Now 24, Crow-Armstrong has become a leading candidate for the NL MVP, fulfilling a baseball dream he hinted at pursuing years ago, stating his focus remains on playing the game.
