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Tommy John Legacy Lives On | Wilmington News
Tommy John, the legendary pitcher whose name forever changed sports medicine with the groundbreaking elbow surgery he pioneered in 1974, has passed away at 83. His life’s work gave countless athletes a second chance—and his legacy endures in every pitch made after that historic procedure. Surrounded by loved ones in Florida, John left behind a career marked by four All-Star nods and over 160 wins post-surgery, all while staying true to his roots in Terre Haute, Indiana. He credited Dr. Jobe for saving his arm—a debt echoed by generations of pitchers—and thanked the Yankees, friends, and fans…
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