Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning died late Friday night at the age of 85, the Philadelphia Phillies announced Saturday.
Bunning pitched for the Detroit Tigers, Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers over a 17-year career from 1955 to 1971. The nine-time All-Star, one of 23 players in major league history to throw a perfect game in the modern era, was selected to the Hall in 1996 by the Veteran's Committee.
His finished his career with a 224-184 record, a 3.27 ERA and 2,855 strikeouts, which ranks 17th on the all-time list.
Bunning was the second pitcher to record 100 wins and 1,000 strikeouts in the American and National Leagues. He also was one of 34 pitchers to throw two no-hitters, and just one of seven to do it for two different teams.
Bunning pitched for the Detroit Tigers, Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers over a 17-year career from 1955 to 1971. The nine-time All-Star, one of 23 players in major league history to throw a perfect game in the modern era, was selected to the Hall in 1996 by the Veteran's Committee.
His finished his career with a 224-184 record, a 3.27 ERA and 2,855 strikeouts, which ranks 17th on the all-time list.
Bunning was the second pitcher to record 100 wins and 1,000 strikeouts in the American and National Leagues. He also was one of 34 pitchers to throw two no-hitters, and just one of seven to do it for two different teams.
