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CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 11: Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member, Fergie Jenkins of the Chicago Cubs takes a moment to soak in the atmosphere after throwing out the first pitch to Johnny Bench at the Field of Dreams Game on August 11, 2022 in Dyersville, Iowa. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 11: Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member, Fergie Jenkins of the Chicago Cubs takes a moment to soak in the atmosphere after throwing out the first pitch to Johnny Bench at the Field of Dreams Game on August 11, 2022 in Dyersville, Iowa. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)
At 80 years young, three-time All-Star Fergie Jenkins is still making waves in the world of baseball and sports. A legendary pitcher and coach, Jenkins has spent decades as an athlete. And the Baseball Hall of Famer is showing no signs of slowing down. Recently, Jenkins proposed his comeback in the sporting world, but not as a baseball player.
Yes! The legendary former baseball ace, after dominating the baseball world, is trying to impress the NBA world with his sheer passion for the sport. Despite the fact that he is playing around and it’s not really a serious bid for a roster spot, Jenkins’ passion for sports remains as strong as ever.
Fergie Jenkins’ fans mirrored his enthusiasm?
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Ferguson Jenkins, legendary baseball pitcher, recently shared a tweet of himself donning a Dallas Mavericks jersey with his name and the number 80 on the back, pitching his 6’5″ frame to the team. It seems like he was on his way to watch a match between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. He even tagged the Mavs owner Mark Cuban in his tweet.
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His fans were overjoyed to see the 80-year-old sporting the jersey and eagerly shared their own replies, showing their support and admiration for him.?
You are an all-timer, my friend! https://t.co/lByEcBNufY
— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) January 6, 2023
Luv you Fergie – Red Sox fan here. You are one of the best starting pitchers ever. How many guys have more shutouts than you? Let me look it up
— Robert Dembia (@rdembia) January 6, 2023
I wish I would have known you would be at game! I would have went just to have the honor of meeting you!
— Amanda Michael (@amandarmichael8) January 6, 2023
Hell yes!!!!!!!
— dustin (@texindustin) January 6, 2023
There were some people who were eager for him to make a comeback to baseball.
I would be happy for the Sox to sign him to a one year deal!
— Alan Rybczyk (@AlanRybczyk) January 6, 2023
Although it looks like the team he was rooting for, the Mavericks were not unbeaten. Maybe if Jenkins had been playing on the court, the Mavericks might have had a better chance of winning.
I’m glad my @celtics won @fergieajenkins but I hope you enjoyed the game!
— E.A. Blair (@dfitz3318) January 6, 2023
I’d put Fergie down for 21 points in 26 minutes off the bench! 🔥🏀
— Glendon Rusch (@GlendonRusch) January 6, 2023
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Fergie Jenkins, always quick with a smile?
Jenkins always had this poise and finesse on the mound, which made him a beloved figure in the world of baseball. And his performances in the ballparks will be remembered for generations to come.
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Although Jenkins was only just a talented pitcher, he was also known for his playful personality and sense of humor, both on and off the field. His tweet shows that he is still up for a good laugh whenever he has the chance.?
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