Several prominent figures in athletics are currently evoking memories of the era marked by Trapper Keepers and Reebok Pumps.
Over recent weeks, individuals on social platforms have been uploading self-recorded clips featuring the caption: “Dad/Mom, what were you like in the ’90s?” Subsequently, the video transitions into a montage of nostalgic pictures of these users from that remarkable ten-year period, all accompanied by the melody of the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris”—a track widely regarded as a quintessential ’90s song.
As might be expected, sports figures whose peak or initial appearance occurred in the 1990s have also joined this viral phenomenon. From Serena Williams to Shaquille O’Neal, we present some of our top picks—with a number of them even leveraging the meme as a springboard for an amusing jest.
Serena Williams, Professional Tennis Player
Shaquille O’Neal, Basketball Legend (NBA)
Alex Rodriguez, Major League Baseball
Andre Agassi, Tennis Professional
Doug Gilmour, National Hockey League
Dad, what were you like in the 90’s? 😂 #90strends pic.twitter.com/LrjnAkBaP2
— Doug Gilmour (@douggilmour) March 14, 2026