| Jim Bunning  AKA James Paul David Bunning
Born: 23-Oct-1931
Birthplace: Southgate, KY
Died: 26-May-2017
Location of death: Fort Thomas, KY
Cause of death: Stroke
Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician, Baseball
Party Affiliation: Republican Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Senator from Kentucky, 1999-2011 Pitcher mostly for the Detroit Tigers (1955-63) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1964-67, 1970-71). Pitched a perfect game against the New York Mets on Father's Day, 1964, the first perfect game in the National League since 1880. Retired from baseball in 1971. Elected senator from Kentucky in 1998. Wife: Mary Catherine Theis (m. 1952)
Daughter: Barbara
Son: Jim
Daughter: Joan
Daughter: Cathy
Son: Bill
Daughter: Bridgett
Son: Mark
Son: David
Daughter: Amy
University: BS, Xavier University (1953)
US Senator, Kentucky (1999-2011)
US Congressman, Kentucky (1987-98)
Kentucky State Senate (1979-83)
Lions Club
National Student Leadership Conference Honorary Board of Advisors
Special Olympics
Washington Legal Foundation National Board of Advisors
Baseball Hall of Fame 1996
Draft Deferment 2-S
Draft Deferment family deferment
SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
Philadelphia Phillies (1970-71)
Los Angeles Dodgers (1969)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1968-69)
Philadelphia Phillies (1964-67)
Detroit Tigers (1955-63)
Official Website:
http://bunning.senate.gov/
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