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Tommy John, pioneering surgery namesake, dies at 83

Former major league pitcher Tommy John, the namesake behind the pioneering elbow surgery that prolonged his career for 14 more years, has died at the age of 83.

Published August 16, 2026, 7:01 PM
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Tommy John, pioneering surgery namesake, dies at 83

Former major league pitcher Tommy John, the namesake behind the pioneering elbow surgery that prolonged his career for 14 more years, has died at the age of 83.

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