Dan McGinn

Born in Omaha, Nebraska, McGinn was a multi-sport athlete at Omaha Cathedral High School, excelling in football, baseball, and basketball. In 1962, he quarterbacked the football team and later won the MVP award at the Nebraska high school all-star game. McGinn signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Nebraska under legendary coach Bob Devaney, but instead decided to attend the University of Notre Dame. His playing time at quarterback was limited, however, because he played behind John Huarte, who won the Heisman Trophy in 1964; during his time with the Fighting Irish, McGinn also spent time at punter, split end, running back, and defensive back.\n', '

McGinn also played baseball at Notre Dame, striking out 105 batters in 74 innings his junior year in 1965 -- as of 2019, still a school record for most strikeouts per nine innings (12.66). The St. Louis Cardinals picked him…