- From 1955 to 1971, he was a star pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies. On 21 June 1964 (Father's Day), he pitched a perfect game against the Mets, the first in the regular season since 1922. He retired after having become the first pitcher since Cy Young to win 100 games in both leagues, and ranking second to only Walter Johnson in career strikeouts.
- U.S. senator from Kentucky, 3 January 1999 - 3 January 2011. Was not a candidate for reelection in 2010.
- U.S. Representative from Kentucky (3 January 1987 - 3 January 1999).
- Made major league debut on 20 July 1955.
- Has nine children, including two sets of twins.
- Inducted into the Xavier University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995.
- Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996.
- Was the only National Baseball Hall of Fame member ever to serve in Congress. [2017].
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