Latest / Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tommy John’s Final Farewell | Huntsville News
Tommy John, the namesake of the groundbreaking elbow surgery that’s saved countless pitchers’ careers, quietly bid farewell to the Yankees and fans this past Saturday—unable to attend Old-Timers’ Day due to ongoing health struggles. In a heartfelt letter, he thanked the organization, his teammates, and especially Dr. Jobe for saving his arm, which went on to revolutionize baseball medicine. With a 26-year MLB career spanning teams like the Yankees, Dodgers, and White Sox—including eight seasons in pinstripes—he racked up over 2,000 strikeouts and a winning record, earning four All-Star nods…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.