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Ferguson Jenkins

Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher and Coach Ferguson Jenkins

Profession: Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher and Coach

Nationality:
Canada
Canadian

Biography: Ferguson Jenkins was a Canadian baseball player, widely recognized as one of the finest pitchers in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB). Born in Canada, Jenkins stands out as the first Canadian to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jenkins began his MLB career with the Philadelphia Phillies in the mid-1960s before joining the Chicago Cubs. He played the majority of his career with the Cubs, where he had his most successful years, including six straight seasons where he won at least 20 games.

Despite playing in an era dominated by pitchers, Jenkins consistently stood out for his performances. Known for his control and endurance, he won the Cy Young Award in 1971, given annually to the best pitchers in the MLB. He also pitched over 300 innings in five different seasons,

Born: December 13, 1942
Birthplace: Chatham, Ontario, Canada
Age: 81 years old

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius

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