Lakeview in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ferguson Jenkins
"Fergie"
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
1. Ferguson Jenkins Marker
Ace of the beloved Cubs teams of the '60s and '70s. Pitched 10 seasons for Chicago, spanning three decades. Fergie is the Cubs' all-time leader in strikeouts and games started.
[Text on left side of base of statue:]
Canada's first Hall-of-Famer. 284-226 lifetime with 3,192 strikeouts and 3.34 ERA despite playing 12 of his 19 year career in hitters' ballparks - Wrigley Field and Fenway Park. Won 20 games 7 seasons, including 6 consecutive, 1967-1972. Cy Young Award Winner, 1971. Trademarks were pinpoint control and changing speeds.
National Baseball Hall of Fame inscription
[Text on right side of base of statue:]
Fergie Jenkins was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, July 21, 1991. Fergie's uniform number, 31, was retired by the Cubs May 3, 2009.
Erected 2022 by Chicago Cubs.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 41° 56.907′ N, 87° 39.431′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lakeview. It is on North Clark
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub" (here, next to this marker); "Sweet-Swinging" Billy Williams (a few steps from this marker); Ron Santo (a few steps from this marker); Ryne Sandberg (a few steps from this marker); Wrigley Field (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Wrigley Field (about 400 feet away); Into the Cubs Archives (about 800 feet away); Harry Caray (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this marker. The Cubs retired number 31 in 2009 in a joint ceremony for two players: Jenkins and Greg Maddux, who wore the number in both of his stints as a Cub.
Regarding Ferguson Jenkins. Jenkins was the only Canada native in the National Baseball Hall of Fame for almost 30 years, until Larry Walker was elected in 2020.
Also see . . .
1. Baseball-Reference: Fergie Jenkins. (Submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame: Fergie Jenkins.
Excerpt:(Submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)"Fergie Jenkins grew up in Chatham, Ontario, where he excelled in baseball, basketball, and hockey. After graduating from high school in the early 60s, he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, but it wasnt until he was acquired by the Chicago Cubs in 1966 that he was converted into a starting pitcher."Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 20242. Ferguson Jenkins statue
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
3. Ferguson Jenkins statue
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
4. Five Cubs statues at Gallagher Way
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
5. Wrigley Field
The five statues in Gallagher Way can be seen 500 feet in the distance beyond the stadium's famous marquee.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
