| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 16, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 16, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7.com/post/tommy-john-former-mlb-pitcher-namesake-pioneering-surgery-dies-83/19688361/ |
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Former major league pitcher Tommy John, the namesake behind the pioneering elbow
surgery that prolonged his career for 14 more years, died Saturday at the age of
83, the New York Yankees said in a statement.
John died at his home in Bradenton, Florida. A cause of death was not given, but
he had bat...