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Death of MLB pitcher and medical pioneer Tommy John

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Health status Death of former MLB pitcher and medical pioneer Tommy John

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Tommy John, 83, has died, according to an announcement by the Los Angeles Dodgers. John had previously entered hospice care at his home in Bradenton, Florida, while battling health issues, including bladder cancer. Through the New York Yankees organization, John During that time, he issued a farewell letter to fans and friends, expressing gratitude for his career and the surgical procedure that bears his name. In his message, John expressed thanks to the New York Yankees organization, the Steinbrenner family, and the fans who supported supporters of his 26-season career. He In his message, he specifically credited Dr. Frank Jobe for performing the revolutionary ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction in 1974, noting that the procedure ‘that surgery has since saved gone on to save the careers of countless other pitchers. The news pitchers, including many of John's condition coincided with the New York Yankees' 78th Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium. While the event celebrated franchise legends, very best in the tone game today.’ A medical pioneer, John was impacted by the somber message from first athlete to undergo the former pitcher, who played for six different clubs reconstruction that now bears his name. The procedure allowed him to extend his career significantly after he ruptured a ligament in his left elbow in 1974. Over a career that included stints with the Dodgers, Angels, and was Yankees, John retired at age 46 with a four-time All-Star. career record of 288-231 and a 3.34 earned-run average. The surgical technique he pioneered has since been used to save the careers of hundreds of players, including Shohei Ohtani.

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  1. 2026-08-16 18:55 UTC Death of MLB pitcher and medical pioneer Tommy John
  2. 2026-08-10 02:02 UTC Health status of former pitcher Tommy John
  3. 2026-08-09 15:01 UTC Health status of former pitcher Tommy John

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