Jim Bunning

Jim Bunning
James Paul David Bunning

Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1996, Player
Hall of Fame plaque for Jim Bunning

Born: October 23, 1931, in Southgate, Kentucky

ML Debut: 7/20/1955
Primary Position: Pitcher
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 14

Played For: Detroit Tigers (1955-1963), Philadelphia Phillies (1964-1967, 1970-1971), Pittsburgh Pirates (1968-1969), Los Angeles Dodgers (1969)
Primary Team: Detroit Tigers

Awards: All-Star (8): 1957, 1959, 1961-1964, 1966
Pitching

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Displaying a remarkable consistency during his 17-year career, Jim Bunning became the first pitcher to record 100 wins and 1,000 strikeouts in both the American and National leagues. He also threw no-hitters in both leagues, including a perfect game on Father’s Day 1964. Accumulated 224 career wins as a seven-time All-Star selection. Bunning was also a leading figure in the founding of the player’s union and would later serve the state of Kentucky as a United States Senator.

Quote
"He would get two strikes on you and you didn't want to be caught looking so you swung."
— Jesse Gonder

Did You Know... that Jim Bunning's perfect game of 1964 was the first such gem pitched in the National League since 1880?

Hall of Fame Teammate: Al Kaline

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