Fergie’s statue to be unveiled June 10

Many months in the works, a statue of Chatham’s baseball legend Fergie Jenkins will be unveiled in a little over three months’ time.

The full-size replica of the bronze statue that is on display just outside Wrigley Field in Chicago, where Jenkins dominated as a pitcher, will be revealed to the public outside the Civic Centre on June 10.

The statue is a gift from an anonymous donor. FirstOntario Credit Union is sponsoring the unveiling and associated ceremony. Municipal staff expect members of the Cubs’ organization, former Major League Baseball players and other celebrities to attend the event.

“Having this statue unveiled in my hometown will be very special,” said Jenkins in a media release. “I’m very proud to be from Chatham, it is a great town and I’m excited for everyone to get a chance to see it. Thank you to Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts for allowing us to cast the exact same statue that sits outside of Wrigley Field.”

The statue dedication will take place at 3 p.m. in front of the Civic Centre and is open to the public. Later the same day, FirstOntario will host the FirstOntario Family Fun Zone community celebration.