May 25 in Chicago Cubs History: Ferguson Jenkins 3000 Strikeout (1982)

On May 25, 1982 — Future Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins reaches the 3,000 strikeout plateau when he whiffs Gary Templeton in the third Jenkins is the 7th player to reach the plateau, but loses the game, 2 – 1 to the San Diego Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium. Next season, the 39 year-old Canadian-born

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