Kevin Glew’s Canadian Baseball History Blog
Courtesy Fergie Jenkins Foundation (fergiejenkins.ca) In a surprise ceremony that took place at his 19th annual Charity Golf Classic on Friday, June 15 in St. Catharines, Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins was presented with a key to the city by mayor Brian McMullan. The longtime Chicago Cubs ace is just the third person to... Continue Reading →
Devoting a blog entry to the greatest Canadian ever to play in the big leagues is the best way that I can think of to celebrate Canada Day. Chatham, Ont., native, Fergie Jenkins, signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in the early ’60s, but it wasn’t until the Chicago Cubs acquired him in 1966 that he... Continue Reading →
News release from Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame: http://www.baseballhalloffame.ca Chatham, ON - It would be a disservice to simply label Gene Dziadura as the scout who signed Canadian baseball icon and Hall-of-Famer Fergie Jenkins. The proud native of Chatham, a regular attendee at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s annual induction ceremony, passed away Tuesday... Continue Reading →