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MLB Hall of Fame Pitcher Jim Bunning Dies at Age 85

Hall of Fame pitcher and former U.S. Senator Jim Bunning died Friday following an October stroke.

He was 85.

David Bunning, Jim's son, posted a tweet Saturday morning confirming the passing:

David Bunning

Heaven got its No 1 starter today. Our lives & the nation are better off because of your love & dedication to family. https://t.co/qkCjHIM32E

May 27, 2017 at 3:06:31 PM GMT

According to FortThomasMatters.com, Bunning was pronounced dead at 11:55 p.m. Friday evening.

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