Tommy John’s Final Farewell | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

Tommy John, the iconic pitcher whose name forever changed baseball through his groundbreaking elbow surgery, has quietly stepped away from the public eye. Speaking at Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day, he revealed health struggles in Florida and offered heartfelt thanks to the Yankees, Steinbrenner family, and Dr. Jobe — the pioneer who saved his career and countless others’. After missing 1975, John went on to win 160 games and earn three All-Star nods, finishing as a four-time All-Star across eight seasons with the Yankees and stints with five other teams. He closed with a humble nod to his father’s…