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Tommy John’s Legacy Lives On | San Jose News
Tommy John, the baseball legend whose name now defines a life-saving elbow surgery, has died at 83. A 26-year MLB career with 288 wins was just the beginning—his groundbreaking 1974 surgery, performed by Dr. Frank Jobe, revolutionized sports medicine and gave pitchers a second chance after UCL tears. Once considered career-ending, this procedure—now done on over 2,600 pros and thousands of amateurs—allowed John to win more games post-surgery than before. A four-time All-Star, he pitched his final game just days after turning 46, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire athletes…
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