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in the IBL "by accident" in 1963, after he paid the $ 50 entry fee on behalf of the Majors, despite that the owner chose not to field a team for the season without telling anyone or attending the meeting. Ferguson agreed to share the wealth with the players while operating the team, then obtained a
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in 2009, as a builder in the media category. In response to the induction, Ferguson stated, "I'm quite honoured. I personally think there were people who could have been selected ahead of me, but I appreciate the honour".
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