McCaffrey plays harmonica with 5-week-old son in viral clip
The 49ers running back performed 'Piano Man' with his brother-in-law while holding infant Roman, days after the child's first sideline visit.
By Elena Greco ·
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey posted a video on Instagram showing him holding his 5-week-old son, Roman Augustus McCaffrey, in his left arm while playing a harmonica with his right. The clip features McCaffrey performing Billy Joel's 'Piano Man' and has circulated widely on social media.
The musical performance began with Gus Culpo, McCaffrey's brother-in-law, playing the piano before McCaffrey took the lead. In the caption for the post, McCaffrey labeled the session 'Ear Training with Uncle Gus,' referencing Culpo's role in the jam session.
McCaffrey has drawn public attention to his musical abilities before. Three years ago, he went viral after playing a piano solo at a Zach Bryan concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Morrison, Colorado. Since that appearance, he has made regular cameo performances with Bryan's band.
The harmonica video comes just two days after Roman saw his father play on the field for the first time. Before the 49ers' 38-17 win against the Raiders on Sunday, McCaffrey's wife, Olivia Culpo, greeted him on the San Francisco sideline during pregame. Roman and the couple's daughter, Colette, were present for the interaction.
During that game, McCaffrey carried the ball 18 times for 68 yards. He scored one rushing touchdown and one receiving touchdown in the victory. The win extended the 49ers' record to 7-1, the best mark in the NFC.
The team is scheduled to play on the road against the Cowboys this Sunday. McCaffrey will return to the field for that contest, continuing a season that has included both his football performance and his musical appearances.
