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Name |
Bunker, Wally |
Notes |
"In the long and storied history of prep baseball in San Mateo County, there might never have been a more overpowering pitcher than Capuchino High's Wally Bunker, a tall, flame-throwing right-hander who simply overwhelmed his opponents. In the early 1960s, Bunker was simply the best - perhaps the best ever. He made it to the major league level one year after graduating from the San Bruno school. In 1964 while with Baltimore of the American League, he fashioned a 19-4 record, with a 2.69 ERA. He was named the AL's top rookie pitcher. During his major league career - which was hampered by arm problems - Bunker produced an overall 60-52 record, with a 3.51 ERA. He pitched in more than 200 games and 1,080 innings." [2009.030.030] |
Imagefile |
People\Bunker_Wally.jpg |
Role |
Athlete |
Born |
Jan 25, 1945 |
Birthplace |
Seattle, WA |
Occupation |
Baseball pitcher for Capuchino High School Baseball major league pitcher for the Baltimore in the 1960s |
Titles & honors |
San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame [SMCHA 2009.030.030] |
Education |
Capuchino High School, San Bruno CA |
Places of residence |
San Bruno, CA Baltimore MD Kansas City Ridgeland, So. Carolina |
Spouse |
Kathy |
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Wally Bunker Sports Hall of Fame Plaque - Plaque, Award
Plaque commemorating Wally Bunker being inducted into the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame on May 25, 1995. Plaque includes image of Bunker and a brief biography: "In the long and storied history of prep baseball in San Mateo County, there might never have been a more overpowering pitcher than Capuchino High's Wally Bunker, a tall, flame-throwing right-hander who simply overwhelmed his opponents. In the early 1960s, Bunker was simply the ...
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