The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Class of 1996 member Jim Bunning. October 23, 1931 – May 26, 2017.
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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.