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Tommy John, Pitcher Who Gave His Name to Career-Saving Surgery, Dies at 83

August 16, 2026 at 06:05 PM

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After tearing an elbow ligament, he underwent a risky procedure and returned at his best, changing baseball and giving new hope to injured players.

After tearing an elbow ligament, he underwent a risky procedure and returned at his best, changing baseball and giving new hope to injured players.

Tommy John, Pitcher Who Gave His Name to Career-Saving Surgery, Dies at 83

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