I don't think Jim Bunning should have made the cut for the Hall of Fame

[bluestateguy]

I have a real hard time supporting a ticket to Cooperstown for a starting pitcher who did not either win 300 games or have 3000 strikeouts. His 3.27 ERA is very good--All-Star caliber--but falls short of the Hall of Fame in my view.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bunniji01.shtml

[1gobluedem]

1. I think we should filibuster it

And hold up the nomination indefinitely.

[PVnRT]

2. Looks like the Veterans' Committee got him in

Not the normal voting process.

[TZ]

3. .

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7832612
I loves me some good politcal/sports satire!

[Capn Sunshine]

4. All you need to know about Bunning's Career

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alz5d1L0Ggs

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

5. Tough Shit

I don't have a heart-felt opinion on Bunning and the Hall of Fame.

I just wanted to say something senatorial.

"Tough shit."

Wow, that felt good!

:hi:

[soleft]

6. 2 no hitters and a perfect game?

I hate the guy, but that's pretty impressive.

[SteppingRazor]

7. One of only six people in history to do both.

I'd say that qualifies.

[LynneSin]

8. He didn't get in the normal way and....

I suspect if the guy wasn't a US Senator he probably would not be in there at all. Anyhow, if the MLB owners ever need a voice in the senate they can always rely on Jim Bunning.

:eyes:

[bif]

9. I'm somewhat embarrassed he played for my team

[LisaM]

10. I'd rather have Denny McLain in the Senate than Jim Bunning

which is saying a lot. Im fact, maybe I'll call Bunning's office and tell them so.

[PVnRT]

11. Mark Fidrych would be more entertaining

EDIT: I wasn't aware he died. In that case, he'd still be more productive and likeable than Bunning.

[LisaM]

12. Yes, Fidrych was a good guy in general

once injuries forced him to retire, he took his money, bought a farm, worked it, and was eternally grateful to baseball for allowing him to have the life he wanted. He, too, would have been better than Bunning.

[KamaAina]

16. And McLain's already a convicted felon

so he wouldn't have to work as hard as the Ted Stevenses of the world once he got there. :eyes:

[cherokeeprogressive]

13. I hate Jim Bunning the politician, but am quite impressed with Jim Bunning the pitcher.

The fact that he's only one of six to pitch a perfect game and a no hitter is enough to get him into the HOF as far as I'm concerned. Here are some of his other accomplishments:

68th on the all-time wins list.

17th on the all-time strikeout list.

95th on the all-time walks/hits per inning pitched list.

47th on the all-time strikeouts per walks list.

44th on the all-time shutouts list.

54th on the all-time innings pitched list.

When you count the endless thousands of pitchers since modern record keeping began in 1875, I think he's earned his spot in the HOF.

[old mark]

14. He proves you don't have to be smart-or rational-to play ball. nt

[yawnmaster]

15. 2nd highest strikeout record and a perfect game when he retired...

I really do un-couple sports and politics (and entertainment and politics).
Otherwise, things get so confusing trying to decide who I like and don't like, what movies to go to, etc..