Jim Bunning was a professional baseball player who had a long and successful career spanning from 1955 to 1971. He was a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Bunning was born in Southgate, Kentucky, and attended Xavier University.

Bunning was signed by the Detroit Tigers in 1955 and made his debut in the major leagues in 1957. He quickly established himself as a reliable pitcher, and in 1958, he was selected to the All-Star team. Bunning continued to be a reliable pitcher for the Tigers, and in 1960, he won the Cy Young Award. He also won two no-hitters in his time with the Tigers.

In 1964, Bunning was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, where he continued to be a successful pitcher. He led the Phillies to the World Series in 1965 and was selected to the All-Star team six more times. Bunning also won the National League Pitcher of the Year Award in 1967.

In 1969, Bunning was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he played for two more seasons. He retired after the 1971 season, finishing his career with 224 wins, 2,855 strikeouts, and a 3.27 ERA.

Bunning was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996. His career was marked by consistency and longevity, and he is remembered as one of the best pitchers of his era.

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