- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJames Paul David Bunning
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Jim Bunning was born on October 23, 1931 in Southgate, Kentucky, USA. He was married to Mary Catherine Theis. He died on May 26, 2017 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, USA.
- SpouseMary Catherine Theis(January 26, 1952 - May 26, 2017) (his death, 9 children)
- Confusing delivery
- Number 14 jersey with the Philadelphia Phillies
- From 1955 to 1971, he was a star pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies. On 21 June 1964 (Father's Day), he pitched a perfect game against the Mets, the first in the regular season since 1922. He retired after having become the first pitcher since Cy Young to win 100 games in both leagues, and ranking second to only Walter Johnson in career strikeouts.
- U.S. senator from Kentucky, 3 January 1999 - 3 January 2011. Was not a candidate for reelection in 2010.
- U.S. Representative from Kentucky (3 January 1987 - 3 January 1999).
- Made major league debut on 20 July 1955.
- Has nine children, including two sets of twins.
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