Tommy John, MLB pitcher and namesake of revolutionary elbow surgery, dies at 83
- Posted on August 16, 2026
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Tommy John, MLB pitcher and namesake of revolutionary elbow surgery, dies at 83
Former MLB pitcher Tommy John, who is best known as the namesake of a pioneering elbow surgery that extended his career, passed away Saturday at age 83, according to a statement from the New York Yankees.
