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Old 08-22-2006, 12:01 PM   #21
chimanbj
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Originally Posted by RchW
Since it was his era, how did Fergie Jenkins do?
He won the Rookie of the Year award in 1966, and won 2 CY Young Awards in 1966 and 1970. For his career, with the Phillies, who were smart enough to not trade him, he won 155 and lost 92, with a 2.72 ERA. He struck out 1747 and walked only 458 batters. However, he never made it to the HOF. He's holding out hope that someone will look favorably upon him, now that he's 77...
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