Tommy John, MLB All-Star pitcher who had a surgery named after him, dies at 83
Summary
Tommy John, a famous baseball pitcher and four-time MLB All-Star, died at age 83 in Florida. He is best known for a surgery named after him that saved his career and helped many other pitchers continue playing.Key Facts
- Tommy John won 288 games over 26 years in Major League Baseball.
- He died at home in Florida, surrounded by family.
- In 1974, he had a torn elbow ligament that could have ended his career.
- He underwent a new elbow surgery invented by Dr. Frank Jobe, now called "Tommy John surgery."
- After the surgery, he won an additional 164 games.
- He played for teams including the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels, Oakland Athletics, and New York Yankees.
- He was selected as an MLB All-Star four times (1968, 1978, 1979, 1989).
- Shortly before his death, he wrote a farewell letter thanking fans and Dr. Jobe for saving his career.
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