Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Jim Bunning

Right-Handed Pitcher
Phillies 1964 - 1967, 1970 - 1971

— Inducted 1984 —

Jim Bunning Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2024

1. Jim Bunning Marker

Inscription. Pitched only perfect game in Phillies history when he beat the New York Mets in 1964. That was first perfect game in the majors during regular season in 42 years. Also pitched a no-hitter with Detroit in 1958. Was only the second pitcher to hurl no-hitters in each league. Won 19 games in each of first three seasons with Phillies, started and won first game at Veterans Stadium. Won 224 games in majors, 89 with Phillies, struck out 1,197 in 1,520.2 innings with Phillies while hurling 23 shutouts and posting a 2.93 ERA. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996.

Erected by Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1964.

Location. 39° 54.412′ N, 75° 10.04′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. It is at the intersection of Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street and Hartranft Street, on the right when traveling north on Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Hartranft St, Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chuck Klein (here, next to this marker); Granny Hamner (here, next to this marker); Grover Cleveland Alexander

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(here, next to this marker); Robin Roberts (here, next to this marker); Paul (The Pope) Owens (here, next to this marker); Richie Ashburn (here, next to this marker); Cy Williams (here, next to this marker); Del Ennis (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Phillies Wall of Fame image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2024

2. Phillies Wall of Fame

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Jim Bunning

Right-Handed PitcherPhillies 1964 - 1967, 1970 - 1971

— Inducted 1984 —

Right-Handed Pitcher
Phillies 1964 - 1967, 1970 - 1971