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Jim Bunning, HoF pitcher and ex-US senator from Kentucky, dead

Kentucky Republican Senate candidate Jim Bunning walks with his wife Mary as he is surrounded by cameras after voting Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, 1998, in Southgate, Ky. Bunning is running against Democrat Scotty Baesler to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Wendell Ford. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
Kentucky Republican Senate candidate Jim Bunning walks with his wife Mary as he is surrounded by cameras after voting Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, 1998, in Southgate, Ky. Bunning is running against Democrat Scotty Baesler to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Wendell Ford. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
Ed Reinke, AP
New member of the Kentucky Senate, Jim Bunning. Jan 13, 1980.
New member of the Kentucky Senate, Jim Bunning. Jan 13, 1980.
Stewart Bowman (CJ File)
State Sen. Jim Bunning of Fort Thomas, left, and Jefferson County Judge Mitch McConnell talked in Louisville. April 21, 1983.
State Sen. Jim Bunning of Fort Thomas, left, and Jefferson County Judge Mitch McConnell talked in Louisville. April 21, 1983.
Jim Gensheimer (CJ File)
Jim Bunning greeted supporters in March 1997 before making his official announcement that he would seek the office of retiring Sen. Wendell Ford.
Jim Bunning greeted supporters in March 1997 before making his official announcement that he would seek the office of retiring Sen. Wendell Ford.
Durell Hall Jr. (CJ File)
Senator Jim Bunning talks with the media at his campaign office in northern Kentucky on Nov. 4, 1998.
Senator Jim Bunning talks with the media at his campaign office in northern Kentucky on Nov. 4, 1998.
Michael Clevenger (CJ File)
Jim Bunning took the mound at Veterans Stadium, where his No. 14 jersey was retired.
Jim Bunning took the mound at Veterans Stadium, where his No. 14 jersey was retired.
AP File
U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning easily captured the Republican primary and will be seeking his second six-year term. May 18, 2004
U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning easily captured the Republican primary and will be seeking his second six-year term. May 18, 2004
Michael Clevenger/The Courier-Journal
Jim Bunning gives a victory gesture after pitching a perfect game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in New York Sunday. He led the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-0 win to make baseball history by not letting a single batter reach first base. The feat has been accomplished only nine times in major league history. June 1964
Jim Bunning gives a victory gesture after pitching a perfect game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in New York Sunday. He led the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-0 win to make baseball history by not letting a single batter reach first base. The feat has been accomplished only nine times in major league history. June 1964
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