Early life Molitor was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. After graduating from Cretin High School, he was selected in the 28th round of the 1974 MLB draft as a pitcher by the St. Louis Cardinals. He opted instead to attend college at the University of Minnesota, where he was a three-year starter for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Molitor earned All-American honors as a shortstop for his sophomore year. Between his sophomore and junior seasons, Molitor suffered a broken jaw. With his jaw wired shut for eight weeks, Molitor lost .
early life molitor was born in saint paul minnesota after graduating from cretin high school he was selected in the 28th round of the 1974 mlb draft as a pitcher by the st louis cardinals he opted instead to attend college at the university of minnesota where he was a three-year starter for the minnesota golden gophers molitor earned all-american honors as a shortstop for his sophomore year between his sophomore and junior seasons molitor suffered a broken jaw with his jaw wired shut for eight weeks molitor lost 