Yankees legend says goodbye as he battles health issues: ‘Thank you & God Bless’

A longtime baseball player sent a farewell letter to fans instead of attending a Yankees event. The team's doctor publicly thanked him in response.

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Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Aug 11, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Yankees legend says goodbye as he battles health issues: ‘Thank you & God Bless’

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Tommy John, ex-Yankees pitcher and namesake of career-saving surgery, says goodbye

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Saying 'goodbye': An ailing Tommy John writes letter posted by Yankees on social media

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Yankees legend says goodbye as he battles health issues: ‘Thank you & God Bless’

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Yankees' Team Doctor Sends Heartfelt Message to Tommy John

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Tommy John Shares Emotional Farewell Message to Yankees Fans

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Yankees legend says goodbye as he battles health issues: ‘Thank you & God Bless’

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Famed ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John sends farewell message to fans as he battles health issues

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Tommy John pens goodbye to Yankees for Old-Timers’ Day during health fight

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Yankees legend says goodbye as he battles health issues: ‘Thank you & God Bless’

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Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83