Jim Bunning
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-3 , 190lb (190cm, 86kg)
Born:
October 23 , 1931
in Southgate, KY
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Died:
May 26 , 2017
in Edgewood, KY
Buried :
St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas, KY
High School: St. Xavier HS (Cincinnati, OH)
School: Xavier University (Cincinnati, OH)
Debut:
July 20, 1955
(Age 23-270d,
11,275th in major league history)
vs. BAL 7.2 IP, 8 H, 5 SO, 2 BB, 6 ER, L
Last Game:
September 3, 1971
(Age 39-315d)
vs. NYM 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 1 ER
Hall of Fame : Inducted as Player in 1996.
(Voted by Veteran's Committee)
View Jim Bunning's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1955 season
Full Name: James Paul David Bunning
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1956 Fielding Game Log (as P)