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WASHINGTONPOST (Matt Schudel) - Tommy John, whose elbow surgery transformed baseball, dies at 83 Sun Aug 16 18:23:45 2026

The lefty made four all-star teams while pitching for the White Sox, Dodgers and Yankees. An innovative procedure extended his career to 26 seasons.

AI:Baseball legend Tommy John has passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a massive legacy both on and off the mound. A four-time All-Star who pitched for the White Sox, Dodgers, and Yankees, he became immortalized in sports history through the innovative elbow surgery that now bears his name, a procedure that revolutionized professional athletics by extending player careers by decades.Open

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Source	https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/08/16/tommy-john-whose-elbow-surgery-transformed-baseball-dies-83/
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NYTIMES (Bruce Weber) - Tommy John, Pitcher Who Gave His Name to Career-Saving Surgery, Dies at 83 Sun Aug 16 18:05:21 2026

After tearing an elbow ligament, he underwent a risky procedure and returned at his best, changing baseball and giving new hope to injured players.

AI:Baseball pitcher Tommy John has died at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy that fundamentally altered the sport through medical advancement. After suffering a severe elbow ligament tear, he underwent a high-risk procedure that allowed him to return to peak performance, ultimately leading to the namesake "Tommy John surgery" which revolutionized how professional athletes manage and recover from major injuries.Open

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Source	https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/16/sports/baseball/tommy-john-dead.html
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