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Tommy John’s Legacy Lives On | Sacramento News
Tommy John, the baseball legend whose name lives on in a life-saving surgery, passed away at 83 after an extraordinary career marked by grit, resilience, and groundbreaking innovation. With 288 wins over 26 seasons, he defied the odds when a torn elbow ligament threatened to end his career—until Dr. Frank Jobe performed an experimental procedure now known worldwide as “Tommy John surgery.” Not only did he return stronger, winning 164 more games, but he also helped redefine athletic longevity for generations. A four-time All-Star who played for the Yankees, Dodgers, and White Sox, John’s final…
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