Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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James Paul David Bunning
| | Philadelphia, N.L., 1964 - 1967, 1970 - 1971 | |
Maintained dedication and consistency throughout 17 seasons while posting career record of 224-184 with 3.27 ERA. Intimidating right-handed sidearmer won 100 games, pitched no-hitter and struck out 1,000 in both leagues. 1964 perfect game was first in N.L. in 20th century. Second all-time in strikeouts (2,855) upon retirement in 1971. Enjoyed second career as multi-term U.S. Congressman.
Inducted 1996
Erected by Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1964.
Location. 39° 54.427′ N, 75° 10.043′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. It is at the intersection of Hartranft Street and Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street, on the right when traveling east on Hartranft 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: 1 (a few steps from this marker); 20 (a few steps from this marker); Robin Roberts (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
