1966 Topps Ferguson Jenkins
Fergie Jenkins
Ferguson Arthur Jenkins
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1991, Player
Born: December 13, 1943, in Chatham, Ontario, Canada
ML Debut: 9/10/1965
Primary Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 31
Played For: Philadelphia Phillies (1965-1966), Chicago Cubs (1966-1973, 1982-1983), Texas Rangers (1974-1975, 1978-1981), Boston Red Sox (1976-1977)
Primary Team: Chicago Cubs
Awards: All-Star (3): 1967, 1971-1972; National League Cy Young Award 1971
Pitching
Bio
Canada's first Hall of Fame member, Fergie Jenkins used pinpoint control and effectively changed speeds to win 284 games. Cast in the same mold as finesse artists like Catfish Hunter and Robin Roberts, Jenkins forged an impressive 3.34 ERA despite playing 12 of his 19 seasons in hitters' ballparks - Wrigley Field and Fenway Park. A diligent workhorse, Jenkins used an easy, uncomplicated motion to reach the 20-win mark seven times and capture the National League Cy Young Award in 1971.
Ferguson Arthur Jenkins
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1991, Player
Born: December 13, 1943, in Chatham, Ontario, Canada
ML Debut: 9/10/1965
Primary Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 31
Played For: Philadelphia Phillies (1965-1966), Chicago Cubs (1966-1973, 1982-1983), Texas Rangers (1974-1975, 1978-1981), Boston Red Sox (1976-1977)
Primary Team: Chicago Cubs
Awards: All-Star (3): 1967, 1971-1972; National League Cy Young Award 1971
Pitching
Bio
Canada's first Hall of Fame member, Fergie Jenkins used pinpoint control and effectively changed speeds to win 284 games. Cast in the same mold as finesse artists like Catfish Hunter and Robin Roberts, Jenkins forged an impressive 3.34 ERA despite playing 12 of his 19 seasons in hitters' ballparks - Wrigley Field and Fenway Park. A diligent workhorse, Jenkins used an easy, uncomplicated motion to reach the 20-win mark seven times and capture the National League Cy Young Award in 1971.