Cubs Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins was challenged by 25+ mph gusting winds during his speech following the unveiling of his statue at Gallagher Way on Friday at Wrigley Field. It took a little dexterity for the 79-year-old Jenkins to hold down the flapping pages of his speech with one hand while holding the microphone in the other.
But Jenkins — a foremost authority on conditions at Wrigley Field — knew he didn’t have the biggest problem on this day.
“The wind is blowing out to right field — watch out, boys!” Jenkins said to laughter from the crowd at the unveiling.