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Tommy John’s Legacy Lives On | Salt Lake City News
Baseball lost a true legend this past Saturday with the passing of Tommy John at eighty-three — a 26-season veteran who played for six teams and forever changed the game. While he’s remembered for his stellar career, it’s his groundbreaking elbow surgery that lives on in every pitcher who’s undergone the “Tommy John” procedure. Once considered experimental and risky, his willingness to take the leap revolutionized sports medicine and gave countless athletes a second chance. From teammates to Hall of Famers, tributes poured in honoring not just his playing legacy, but his pioneering spirit…
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