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Tommy John, Pitcher Who Gave His Name to Career-Saving Surgery, Dies at 83

Tommy John, Pitcher Who Gave His Name to Career-Saving Surgery, Dies at 83
New York Times Sunday 16 August 2026, 18:05 UTC By Bruce Weber 1 min read
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Tommy John pitching in July 1974, weeks before he tore the ulnar collateral ligament on the inside of his left elbow.

Tommy John pitching in July 1974, weeks before he tore the ulnar collateral ligament on the inside of his left elbow.
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