Former Tigers’ pitcher Jim Bunning has passed away

May 27 2017 by Bless You Boys

 

The All-Star pitcher and former Senator was 85.

Jim Bunning, former Detroit Tigers pitcher, passed away Friday, May 26 at the age of 85.

Though Jim Bunning may be best remembered for the tail end of his playing years spent with the Philadelphia Phillies, he began his Hall of Fame career in Detroit. He spent nine years with the Tigers. He made his major league debut for the Tigers on July 20, 1955, and remained with the team until 1963. His record with the Tigers was a whopping 118 wins...

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