Tommy John, the MLB icon whose name is attached to one of baseball's most famous surgeries, has died at 83.
John passed away peacefully at his home in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, surrounded by his wife, Cheryl, and family, according to a statement from his agent, Mike Maguire.
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The news comes just days after reports that John was in hospice care and had shared an emotional farewell with fans.
John was a four-time All-Star, earning selections in 1968, 1978, 1979, and 1980.
Over a 26-year Major League career, he won 288 games while pitching for six teams, including the Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees.
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But John's biggest legacy came from what happened to his left arm in 1974.
After suffering a torn ulnar collateral ligament, he underwent an experimental elbow reconstruction performed by Dr. Frank Jobe.
The procedure allowed John to return to the mound after missing the 1975 season and became known worldwide as Tommy John surgery.
John went on to win 164 more games following the procedure, finishing his career with 288 victories and a 3.34 ERA before retiring in 1989.
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In previous coverage, John used a message shared by the Yankees during Old-Timers' Day to thank the organization, his former teammates, and fans.
He also paid tribute to Jobe, whose groundbreaking work gave him a second act on the mound.
A private celebration of life will be held in Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Duke University Medical Fund.
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Tommy John leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond his 288 wins, with his name permanently attached to one of the most important medical procedures in sports history.
