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Oh, baby: Here are Mahomes, Rudd and more Big Slick stars, way before they were famous

By Edward McKinley

Awwww!

Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Rob Riggle, Eric Stonestreet and David Koechner come home every June for the star-studded Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, raising millions of dollars for the kids in the Cancer Center at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

The five hometown hosts have gone on to big things: from “Saturday Night Live,” “Step Brothers” and “Modern Family” to “Anchorman” and “Ant-Man.”

But once upon a time, they had to have their diapers changed just like anyone else.

In the spirit of their charity for children this weekend, here are the five stars back when they were mere babies and toddlers.

Paul Rudd grew up in Overland Park.
Paul Rudd grew up in Overland Park. Big Slick and file photo
Paul Rudd is an alum of Shawnee Mission West High School.
Paul Rudd is an alum of Shawnee Mission West High School. Big Slick and file photo
Jason Sudeikis grew up in Overland Park.
Jason Sudeikis grew up in Overland Park. Big Slick and file photo
Jason Sudeikis is also a graduate of Shawnee Mission West.
Jason Sudeikis is also a graduate of Shawnee Mission West. Big Slick and file photo
Eric Stonestreet grew up in Kansas City, Kansas.
Eric Stonestreet grew up in Kansas City, Kansas.
Rob Riggle grew up in Overland Park.
Rob Riggle grew up in Overland Park. Big Slick and file photo
David Koechner grew up in Tipton, Missouri (his wife is from Overland Park).
David Koechner grew up in Tipton, Missouri (his wife is from Overland Park). Big Slick and file photo

Also, because Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was added this week as a celebrity guest, we’ve included him, too. Call it an extra point.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a special guest at Big Slick this year. When he was a baby, his dad played for the Minnesota Twins.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a special guest at Big Slick this year. When he was a baby, his dad played for the Minnesota Twins. File photos

Big Slick is June 7-8 and includes a celebrity softball game, red carpet appearance and an auction/show. Click here for everything you need to know.

This story was originally published June 5, 2019 at 5:00 AM.

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