Track star Glen Cunningham

[janduscframe]

was a running back on his high school football team. His quarterback fathered a major leaguer..The major leaguer had an average career,yet so many people recognize his name... Name the major leaguer.

[VIBaseball]

Wild guess

Because of the time, I will say Chuck Connors.

[janduscframe]

Try again..This major leaguer's career should have been a little longer.

[VIBaseball]

Hoe about a little extra clue?

All I remember about Glenn Cunningham was that he survived a terrible childhood accident that burned his legs. I'll admit that I cheated slightly and looked back to see that he grew up in Kansas, but this still didn't ring the bell for me.

[janduscframe]

This major leaguer is probably best remembered for his death.

[VIBaseball]

How about Ken Hubbs, then?

[Utter Chaos]

never mind......

[janduscframe]

The one I'm looking for IS a dead infielder....but it's not Hubbs..

I'll also add that this Major Leaguer, his father and Cunningham were all born in the same state. Now you'll get it.

[KCGHOST]

How about Gene Mauch??

[Utter Chaos]

Danny Thompson?

[janduscframe]

Utter has it.. Thompson's dad had a chance at pro ball too, but didn't have any transportation. But he did quarterback the high school football team and hand off to Cunningham.