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Fergie Jenkins
Starting pitcher
Born: December 13, 1943 (1943-12-13) (age 63)
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 10, 1965 for the Philadelphia Phillies
Final game
September 26, 1983 for the Chicago Cubs
Career statistics
Record	284-226
ERA	3.34
Strikeouts	3192
Teams
Philadelphia Phillies (1965-1966) Chicago Cubs (1966-1973, 1982-1983) Texas Rangers (1974-1975, 1978-1981) Boston Red Sox (1976-1977)
Career highlights and awards
All-Star in 1967, 1971, 1972 Cy Young Award (NL): 1971 Led the National League in Strikeouts in 1969 with 273 MLB Comeback Player of the Year Award (AL): 1974 Earned 49 career shutouts
Member of the National
Baseball Hall of Fame
Elected	1991
Vote	75.4%

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Career

Early years

Early in the history of professional baseball in Nicaragua, Jenkins pitched for the baseball team in León, becoming the most prominent pitcher to have started his pitching career there. Later, in 1963, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies and signed by Tony Lucadello. Jenkins made his major-league debut as a 21-year old in 1965 as a relief pitcher. He was traded the following year to the Chicago Cubs, along with Adolpho Phillips and John Herrnstein, for pitchers Larry Jackson and Bob Buhl. Jenkins would become one of the best pitchers in the majors. In his first full year as a starter for the Cubs (1967), Jenkins recorded twenty wins while posting a 2.80 ERA and 236 strikeouts. He finished tied for second in the Cy Young Award voting, following Mike McCormick of the San Francisco Giants. He was also selected for the All-Star Game for the first time that season. The following year his numbers improved; once again he won twenty games, but his ERA dropped to 2.63 and strikeout total increased to 260. The name Leon or Léon or León may refer to: // Places in Spain León, city León, province Castile-Leon, autonomous community Kingdom of León, historical kingdom Places in North and Central America León, Guanajuato, Mexico León, Nicaragua Places in the United States De... The following are the events of the year 1963 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 14, 20, 32, 36, 42 Name Fightin Philadelphia Phillies (1884–present) Philadelphia Quakers (1883-1889) (Also referred to as Blue Jays 1943-1945 despite formal name remaining Phillies) Other nicknames The Phils, The Phightin... Tony Lucadello (July 30, 1912 - May 8, 1989) was a professional Baseball scout for the Chicago Cubs (1943 - 1957) and Philadelphia Phillies (1957 - 1989). ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1965 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 10, 14, 23, 26, 42 Name Chicago Cubs (1902–present) Chicago Orphans (1898-1901) Chicago Colts (1890-1897) Chicago White Stockings (1870-1871, 1874-1889) (a. ... Topps baseball card - 1957 Series, #196   Lawrence Curtis (Larry) Jackson (June 2, 1931 - August 28, 1990) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. ... Bob Buhl, born Robert Ray Buhl (August 12, 1928 - February 16, 2001), was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Milwaukee Braves (1953-62), Chicago Cubs (1962-66) and Philadelphia Phillies (1966-67). ... Mike McCormick can refer to different people: Mike McCormick (third baseman) Mike McCormick (outfielder) Mike McCormick (pitcher) Mike McCormick (lawyer, author) This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885–1957) New York Gothams (1883–1885) Other nicknames Jints, Gigantes, G-Men Ballpark AT...

1971 season

Jenkins had his best season in 1971, playing in the All-Star Game, winning the National League Cy Young Award, and finishing seventh in MVP voting. This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 31 - The new Special Veterans Committee selects seven men for enshrinement to the Hall of Fame: former players Dave Bancroft, Jake Beckley, Chick Hafey, Harry Hooper, Joe Kelley, Rube Marquard, and executive George Weiss. ... The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the Midsummer Classic, is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by fan vote for the starting position players and by the respective managers (from the previous years World... For other uses, see National League (disambiguation). ... In baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best pitchers in the Major Leagues. ...

Jenkins was the first Cubs pitcher and the first Canadian ever to win the Cy Young, and he received 17 of 24 first place votes. Jenkins also posted a .478 slugging percentage, hitting six home runs and batting in twenty runs in just 115 at-bats.

In the 1971 season, Jenkins started the opening-day game. The Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 in 10 innings at Wrigley Field. Jenkins pitched the whole game for the Cubs, and Billy Williams hit a home run in the final inning for the victory. On September 1, Jenkins threw another complete game against the Montreal Expos, and had two home runs. The Cubs won the game 5-2. Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... For the former ballpark in Los Angeles, see Wrigley Field (Los Angeles). ... The Montreal Expos (French: Les Expos de Montréal) were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from 1969 until 2004. ...

That season, Jenkins completed 30 of 39 starts, and received a decision in 37 of them, finishing with a 24-13 record (.649). He walked only 37 batters versus 263 strikeouts across 325 innings.

Statistics

Jenkins led the league in wins twice, fewest walks per 9 innings five times, complete games nine times, and home runs allowed seven times. His streak of six straight seasons with 20 or more wins (1967-1972) is the longest streak in the major leagues since Warren Spahn performed the feat between 1956 and 1961. In Major League Baseball, a win (denoted W) is generally credited to the pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when they last took the lead. ... Rashad Eldridge of the Oklahoma Redhawks walks to first base after drawing a base on balls. ... In baseball, a complete game (denoted by CG) is the act of a pitcher pitching an entire game himself, without the benefit of a relief pitcher. ... Mark McGwire swinging for the fences. ... Warren Edward Spahn (April 23, 1921 – November 24, 2003) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for 21 seasons, all in the National League. ...

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In 1974 Jenkins, then with the Texas Rangers (who had acquired him from the Cubs the previous off-season for two players, one of whom was future four-time batting champion Bill Madlock), became the first baseball player to win the Lou Marsh Trophy, an award given annually to Canada's top athlete (he won a career-high, and still a Rangers franchise record, 25 games). He was also named the Canadian Press male athlete of the year four times between 1967 and 1974. The following are the baseball events of the year 1974 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames None in common use Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... Bill Madlock, Jr. ... The Lou Marsh Trophy is awarded annually by a panel of journalists in recognition of Canadas top athlete. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1967 throughout the world. ...

Controversy

In late 1980, during a customs search in Toronto, Ontario, Jenkins was found possessing cocaine and marijuana. In response, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspended him indefinitely. Jenkins missed the rest of the 1980 season, but in an unprecedented action, an independent arbiter reinstated him and he returned to the game, playing until his retirement following the 1983 season.^[3] Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Diversity Our Strength Image:Toronto, Ontario Location. ... Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. ... Cannabis (also known as marijuana[1] or ganja[2] in its herbal form and hashish in its resinous form[3]) is a psychoactive product of the plant Cannabis sativa L. subsp. ... In 1920, the owners of Major League Baseball, in order to reestablish confidence of fans in the sport following the Black Sox Scandal, established the office of Commissioner of Baseball. ... Bowie Kent Kuhn (born October 28, 1926 in Takoma Park, Maryland) was commissioner of Major League Baseball from February 4, 1969 to September 30, 1984. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 9 - Al Kaline and Duke Snider are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1983 throughout the world. ...

Honors

Fergie's plaque in Cooperstown

Ferguson Jenkins was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987, and in 1991 became the first Canadian ever elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. He was inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame in 2004. He was appointed the commissioner of the now-defunct Canadian Baseball League in 2003. Jenkins has been inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame. On December 17, 1979, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada for being "Canada's best-known major-league baseball player".^[4] Governor General Michaëlle Jean officiated at his investiture into the Order, which finally occurred on May 4, 2007: over 27years after he was appointed.^[5] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum is a museum located in St. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 14 - Catfish Hunter and Billy Williams are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 8 - Rod Carew, Gaylord Perry and Ferguson Jenkins are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America, with Carew becoming the 22nd player to be named in his first year of eligibility. ... The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, located at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, is a semi-official museum operated by private interests serving as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States and beyond, the display of baseball-related... Cooperstown is a village in Otsego County, New York and is the County Seat. ... The Texas Rangers Hall of Fame was created in 2003 to honor the careers of former Texas Rangers players, managers, executives and broadcasters. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2004 throughout the world. ... The Canadian Baseball League, Canadas first professional baseball league, was an Independent minor league that operated in 2003. ... Canadas Walk of Fame acknowledges the achievements and accomplishments of successful Canadians. ... December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country (Hebrews 11. ... Michaëlle Jean, CC, CMM, COM, CD, DUniv (honoris causa), D.Litt (honoris causa) , (born September 6, 1957, in Port-au-Prince, Haïti) is the current Governor General of Canada. ... is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ...

Trivia

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• The Phillies traded both Jenkins (in 1966) and Ryne Sandberg (in 1982) to the Cubs after each had only played one year in the majors. Thus the Phils freely supplied the Cubs with two of their greatest players (both have been inducted to the Hall of Fame) of the past half-century.
• Jenkins shared the same uniform number (31) on the Cubs with fellow control artist Greg Maddux.
• His 250 win was against the Oakland Athletics on May 23, 1980.
• His 3,000 strikeout was against Garry Templeton on May 25, 1982.
• The anchor of the 13 Black Aces a group of African-American pitchers with at least twenty wins in one season.
• A well-publicized incident, involving Jenkins' transport of cannabis, is believed to have delayed his election to the Hall of Fame. (See above [Controversy]).
• An outstanding all-around athlete, Fergie played basketball as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters.
• After Jenkins retired from Major League Baseball in 1983, he pitched for two seasons for the London Majors of the Intercounty Major Baseball League operating in southern Ontario, Canada.
• Jenkins' career is explained (by Tap drummer Mick Shrimpton) in the extra scenes for the movie This Is Spinal Tap, where a caller to a radio station asks how many shutouts Jenkins acquired during his career.

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References and notes

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See also

• Players from Canada in MLB
• List of Major League Baseball leaders in career wins
• 3000 strikeout club
• List of Major League Baseball strikeout champions
• List of Major League Baseball wins champions
• List of Major League Baseball wins champions
• MLB All-Time Hit Batsmen List
• Top 100 strikeout pitchers of all time

This is an alphabetical list of 204 baseball players from Canada who had played in Major League Baseball between 1875 and 2005. ... The following is the list of Major League Baseball leaders in career wins. ... In Major League Baseball, the 3000 strikeout club is an informal term applied to the group of pitchers who have struck out 3000 or more batters in their careers. ... Major League Baseball recognizes strikeout champions in the American League and National League each season. ... Major League Baseball recognizes win champions among pitchers in the American League and National League each season. ... Major League Baseball recognizes win champions among pitchers in the American League and National League each season. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In baseball, a strikeout occurs when the batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. ...

External links

• Baseball Hall of Fame
• Fergie Jenkins Foundation
• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
• BaseballLibrary.com - biography
• The Baseball Cube - major and minor league statistics
• Sidebar "Texas Ranger Hall of Famer"
• NFB documentary