TheĀ Chicago CubsĀ announce that they will retireĀ numberĀ 31Ā onĀ May 3rdĀ in honor ofĀ Ferguson JenkinsĀ andĀ Greg Maddux.
TheĀ Chicago CubsĀ announce that they will retireĀ numberĀ 31Ā onĀ May 3rdĀ in honor ofĀ Ferguson JenkinsĀ andĀ Greg Maddux.
Joel Young Blood becomes first player to get two hits for different teams in same day
After driving in the winning run in the Metsā 7-4 victory over the Cubs, Joel Youngblood, who is traded to the Expos during the game, flies to Philadelphia and singles for Montreal to become the first player to have a hit for two different teams on the same day in different cities. The 30 year-old All-Star collects his two historic hits off two future Hall of Famers, a single off Ferguson Jenkins in Chicago, and gets his other knock off Steve Carlton in the City of Brotherly Love.
Ferguson Jenkins 3000 Strikeout
Future Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins reaches the 3,000 strikeout plateau when he whiffs Gary Templeton in the third frame of the Cubsā 2-1 loss to San Diego at Jack Murphy Stadium. Next season, the 39 year-old Canadian-born right-hander will finish his 19-year major league career with a total of 3,192 Kās in 4,500.2 innings.
Ferguson JenkinsĀ is convicted onĀ cocaineĀ possession charges in aĀ CanadianĀ court
1980Ā āĀ Ferguson JenkinsĀ is convicted onĀ cocaineĀ possession charges in aĀ CanadianĀ court, but has the verdict immediately erased by Judge Gerald Young because of his years of āexemplaryā conduct.
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Ferguson Jenkins as a result of the drug arrest last month. The suspension will last only two weeks before an independent arbiter surprisingly reinstates the Cubs right-hander.
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Ferguson Jenkins as a result of the drug arrest last month. The suspension will last only two weeks before an independent arbiter surprisingly reinstates the Cubs right-hander.
RangersĀ PĀ Ferguson JenkinsĀ is arrested for possession of illegal drugs
1980Ā ā AtĀ Exhibition Stadium,Ā RangersĀ PĀ Ferguson JenkinsĀ is arrested for possession of illegal drugs after customs officials discover an estimated $500 worth of cocaine, marijuana, and hashish in his suitcase. The arrest stuns the entire country, where Jenkins, aĀ CanadianĀ citizen, is considered a national hero.
Ferguson Jenkins of the Texas Rangers becomes the fourth pitcher in history to record 100 wins in each league
Ā On May 3, 1980, Ferguson Jenkins of the Texas Rangers becomes the fourth pitcher in history to record 100 wins in each major league. He joins fellow Hall of Famers Jim Bunning, Gaylord Perry, and Cy Young in the exclusive club. Jenkins defeats the Baltimore Orioles, 3-2 atĀ Arlington Stadium, for his 100th American Leagueā¦
high-priced free agent Andy Messersmith separates his shoulder in an exhibition game for the New York Yankees
On March 16, 1978, high-priced free agent Andy Messersmith separates his shoulder in an exhibition game for the New York Yankees. Ā A 20-game winner both for the Angels and Dodgers, Messersmith will never win a game for the Yankees. He will pitch one more season in 1979 before retiring. Messersmith will however leave an impactā¦
Texas Rangers re-acquire future Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins from the Boston Red Sox
Texas Rangers re-acquire future Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins from the Boston Red Sox
Jim Palmer outduels Ferguson Jenkins 1-0 on opening day
Oriolesā right-hander Jim Palmer and Bostonās Ferguson Jenkins, both future members of the Hall of Fame, stage a classic pitching duel at Baltimoreās Memorial Stadium on Opening Day. The Birds, behind the eight-inning, six-hit effort by āCakes,ā beat the Red Sox and Fergie, who goes the distance, 1-0, thanks to an unearned run scored in the fourth inning.
