Tommy John, MLB All-Star pitcher who had a surgery named after him, dies at 83
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John in action against the New York Yankees during Game 3 of the World Series in Los Angeles, California, on Oct.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John (25) in action against the New York Yankees during Game 3 of the World Series in Los Angeles, California, on Oct. After three seasons in the minor leagues, he was called up to the majors for the first time in 1963. After three stellar seasons in LA , the last two of which he led the league in win-percentage, he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow late in the 1974 season.
Furthermore, His biggest legacy to the game came in 1974 when he suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament, which could have ended his career. The baseball world is in mourning amidst the news that 26-year veteran starting pitcher Tommy John passed away on Saturday.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John (25) in action against the New York Yankees during Game 3 of the World Series in Los Angeles, California, on Oct.
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After three seasons in the minor leagues, he was called up to the majors for the first time in 1963.
according to CBS News — LatestAfter three stellar seasons in LA , the last two of which he led the league in win-percentage, he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow late in the 1974 season.
according to New York PostHis biggest legacy to the game came in 1974 when he suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament, which could have ended his career.
according to CBS News — LatestThe baseball world is in mourning amidst the news that 26-year veteran starting pitcher Tommy John passed away on Saturday.
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