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Tommy John’s Legacy Lives On | Eau Claire News
Baseball lost a true legend this weekend—Tommy John, the man who made elbow surgery a career-saver, passed away at 83. His groundbreaking 1974 UCL reconstruction didn’t just save his own career—it reshaped sports medicine, letting pitchers return from what once meant retirement. After missing a full season, he came back to pitch another 15 years, proving the surgery worked and changed the game forever. A durable ace with 288 wins and 26 seasons under his belt, he anchored the Yankees and became a fan favorite. His legacy? Not just in stats, but in every pitcher who’s walked back onto the…
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