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Beating the Phils, 4 – 3, Fergie Jenkins wins his 20th, the 6th consecutive year he’s reached the mark. This ties the Cubs club record set by Three Finger Brown, 1906-1911. Billy Williams’ 2-run home run in the 6th ties it at 3 – 3, and a pair of doubles in the 8th wins it.

20 Wins, This Day In Baseball

On September 8, 1972 — Beating the Phils, 4 – 3, Fergie Jenkins wins his 20th, the 6th consecutive year he’s reached the mark. This ties the Cubs club record set by Three Finger Brown, 1906-1911. Billy Williams’ 2-run home run in the 6th ties it at 3 – 3, and a pair of doubles in the 8th wins it.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 8
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