If your son were a multimillionaire pitcher, would you work side jobs? Kyle Hendricks' dad does
by Teddy Greenstein, Chicago Tribune
Jul 24, 2018
4 minutes
A golfer at Sunset Ridge Country Club approached John Hendricks and remarked excitedly: "I understand you're the dad."
"Older brother," Hendricks shot back as the two laughed.
Hendricks really did spawn Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks. But suffice to say he's like no other father of a professional ballplayer making more than $4 million this season.
"He likes to stay busy," Kyle said in an understatement.
John's idea of a good day is to wake up at 4 a.m. and report for a job at O'Hare-Midway Limousine Service that requires him to battle airport traffic for
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