Fergie Jenkins
Fergie Jenkins is a former professional baseball pitcher from Canada, renowned for his exceptional skills on the mound during a career that spanned from 1965 to 1983. He is a three-time All-Star and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991, becoming one of the first Canadian players to receive this honor. Jenkins is celebrated for his powerful fastball and his impressive ability to pitch complete games, leading the league in this category multiple times. With a career win-loss record of 284-226 and a significant impact on the Chicago Cubs, where he spent the majority of his career, Jenkins remains a prominent figure in baseball history. He was recently in the news as a member of the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee that voted on Hall of Fame candidates, including Barry Bonds.
Born on Dec 13, 1943 (81 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,354 | $1,700,000 | 1,581$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 35,354 | $1,700,000 | 1,581$ |
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Fergie Jenkins was part of the panel that voted on the Hall of Fame results.
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