David Mark Winfield
Born October 3, 1951 - The day Bobby Thomson hit
"
The shot heard round the world"
Was voted MVP of the 1973 College World Series
The only athlete in history to be drafted in
three professional sports:
Utah Stars (ABA)
Atlanta Hawks (NBA)
Minnesota Vikings (NFL)
San Diego Padres (MLB)
Still holds The Golden Gophers' strikeout record
Never spent a day in the minor leagues


Began his career as a pitcher at
the University of Minnesota