Tommy John Dies at 83; Hall of Fame Pitcher
Tommy John, the legendary MLB pitcher whose revolutionary elbow surgery bears his name, died at 83 at his Lakewood Ranch, Florida home after hospice care, leaving a lasting impact on the sport. Tributes poured in highlighting his 26-season career across multiple teams and his farewell message honoring Dr. Jobe’s landmark procedure that saved countless careers.
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About Tommy John
Thomas Edward John Jr., nicknamed "the Bionic Man", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 26 seasons between 1963 and 1989. He played for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, California Angels, and Oakland Athletics. He was a four-time MLB All-Star and has the second-most wins (288) of any pitcher since 1900 not in the Hall of Fame. Known for his longevity, John was an Opening Day starter six times – three for the White Sox and three times for the Yankees.
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- baseball player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- May 22, 1943
- Died
- August 15, 2026