Canadian born Ferguson “Fergie” Jenkins was a consistent player with remarkable control. He demanded attention while on the mound providing a statement of power, form, relaxation, and repetitiveness, trademarks of Jenkins. He repeated that motion for 19 seasons, 4,500 2/3 innings pitched, 284 wins and 226 losses for mostly terrible teams.
Jenkins grew up a natural athlete, excelling in several sports in school including track, basketball, hockey and baseball, lettering five times. He dreamt of one day becoming a professional hockey player, competing in Canada’s highest league, but soon found himself drawn to baseball. Perhaps, it was in his pedigree as his father was once a semi-pro player for an all-black team.