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Then-Sen. Jim Bunning, a Hall of Fame pitcher, delivers a pitch prior to a game in Arlington, Tex., in 2003. Bunning died Friday at age 85.

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Jim Bunning, Hall Of Fame Pitcher And Former U.S. Senator, Dies At 85

4:55pm May 27, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Bunning was one of few ballplayers to pitch no-hitters in both leagues; in 1964, he pitched a perfect game. As a politician, the Kentuckian was known as cantankerous and staunchly conservative.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on Sunday.

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Nationals Get Their First No-Hitter; Derek Jeter Plays Final Game

12:46pm September 29, 2014

by Doreen McCallister

Jordan Zimmermann thought his no-hitter was gone on the 104th pitch, but a little-used rookie saved the day. And Yankees captain Derek Jeter ends his career in Boston with an RBI-single.