Right now, just three players have statues located outside the Friendly Confines – and they’re all Hall of Famers: Ernie Banks, Ron Santo and Billy Williams. All are unquestionably deserving of the honor, given their three of the most beloved Chicago Cubs players of all time.
I’m not arguing against any of those legends, or iconic broadcaster Harry Caray, receiving such an honor. But there’s a key man yet to receive such recognition, despite having his number 31 retired by the franchise back in 1987: longtime ace Fergie Jenkins.