About Bud Bulling
Lived 1952 – 2014 (aged 61). Bud Bulling was an American baseball player.
Terry Charles Bulling (December 15, 1952 – March 8, 2014) was a Major League Baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners (–).
The Twins selected Bulling in the 14th round of the 1974 MLB Draft. That year, while playing for the Wisconsin Rapids Twins, Bulling was accidentally shot in the abdomen by a teammate. The bullet lodged in his pelvic bone and he spent three days in intensive care. Bulling was a Midwest League All-Star the following two seasons. He made his MLB debut with Minnesota in 1977, called up to replace the injured Glenn Borgmann. Bulling hit .156 in 15 games.
The Mariners purchased Bulling's contract in March 1979, and he returned to the majors in 1981. He had served as Perry's personal catcher and the team's backup. He had been married.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bud Bulling?
American baseball player (1952-2014)
When was Bud Bulling born?
Bud Bulling was born on 15 December 1952 in Lynwood.
When did Bud Bulling die?
Bud Bulling died on 8 March 2014 in Salem.
What was Bud Bulling's occupation?
Bud Bulling was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bud Bulling?
Bud Bulling was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bud Bulling. https://biography.guide/bud-bulling/
MLA: "Bud Bulling." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bud-bulling/.
Chicago: "Bud Bulling." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bud-bulling/.
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