Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1996, Player
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)
Awards: All-Star (8): 1957, 1959, 1961-1964, 1966
Bio
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? |