Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83
Tommy John, a baseball pitcher who won over 280 games during a long career, died at 83. He was famous for undergoing pioneering elbow surgery that allowed him to return to playing, and the procedure became known by his name. Teammates remembered him as a good person.
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Yankees legends share Tommy John memories: ‘Dying and not being in Hall is God damn sad!’
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Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83
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2 developments- Aug 16Former MLB pitcher Tommy John, known for namesake surgery, dies at 83
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