Tommy John, a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB), has died at the age of 83. John was known for undergoing a pioneering surgery on his elbow in 1974 after tearing the ulnar collateral ligament, an injury that had previously ended many pitchers' careers. His successful surgery, performed by Dr. Frank Jobe, later became known as Tommy John surgery, allowing many athletes to return to the sport after similar injuries.
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Tommy John, MLB pitcher and namesake of elbow surgery, passes away at 83
Tommy John, a former MLB pitcher, has died at the age of 83. He is remembered for his role in the development of a groundbreaking elbow surgery that has since helped many athletes recover from similar injuries.
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