Ferguson Arthur Jenkins (Fly)

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 5", Weight: 205 lb.

Born: December 13, 1942 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada
High School: Vocatonal HS (Chatham, ON)
Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an amateur free agent in 1962. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 10, 1965 (Age 22)   vs. STL 4.1 IP, 2 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER, W
Teams (by GP): Cubs/Rangers/RedSox/Phillies 1965-1983
Agents: John Boggs [*]
Final Game: September 26, 1983 (Age 40)   vs. PHI 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by BBWAA as Player in 1991 (334/443 ballots).
   View Fergie Jenkins Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
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