Tommy John, famed pitcher, passes away at 83

Tommy John, famed pitcher, passes away at 83

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Former MLB pitcher Tommy John died at age 83 on August 14 in Terre Haute, Indiana, after a period in hospice care, NBC News reported on August 16. Earlier in August, John announced he was withdrawing from public appearances while undergoing bladder cancer treatment, thanking the late Dr. Frank Jobe for the surgery that bears his name, NBC News said.

He had previously cancelled his participation in the Yankees' Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium, citing health concerns, MLB. com reported. A week earlier, John used the Old-Timers’ Day ceremony to thank the Yankees organization, the Steinbrenner family and fans, USA Today noted.

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16 अगस्त 2026
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Former MLB pitcher Tommy John dies at age 83
Former MLB pitcher Tommy John dies at age 83

NBC News • 16 अग 18:18

Tommy John, the former major-league pitcher whose name is associated with a pioneering elbow surgery, died at age 83 after a period in hospice care.

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Ex-MLB pitcher Tommy John, namesake of pioneering surgery, dies
Ex-MLB pitcher Tommy John, namesake of pioneering surgery, dies

ESPN • 16 अग 17:56

Tommy John, the former New York Yankees pitcher whose 1974 elbow surgery extended his career and gave rise to a common procedure, died at 83 in Florida.

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Tommy John, Yankees great who had surgery named after him, dead at 83
Tommy John, Yankees great who had surgery named after him, dead at 83

New York Post • 16 अग 17:22

Tommy John, a left-handed pitcher who won 288 major-league games and underwent the first ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction that now bears his name, died at age 83 while in hospice care in Bradenton, Florida.

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Ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John dead at 83
Ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John dead at 83

Fox News • 16 अग 17:17

Tommy John, the former New York Yankees pitcher whose 1974 elbow surgery became a standard procedure for pitchers, died at age 83.

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Tommy John dies
Tommy John dies

MLB.com • 16 अग 17:03

Former MLB pitcher Tommy John, a four-time All-Star who won 288 games and pioneered a now-common elbow surgery, died at age 83.

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Tommy John, ex-Yankees pitcher and namesake of career-saving surgery, says goodbye amid health issues
Tommy John, ex-Yankees pitcher and namesake of career-saving surgery, says goodbye amid health issues

NBC News • 10 अग 14:32

Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John, 83, announced he will withdraw from public appearances while undergoing treatment for bladder cancer, thanking the late Dr. Frank Jobe for the surgery that bears his name.

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Tommy John sends farewell message to Yankees fans on Old-Timers' Day
Tommy John sends farewell message to Yankees fans on Old-Timers' Day

Fox News • 09 अग 13:23

Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John, 83, used Old-Timers’ Day to thank the organization and fans as he confronts ongoing health challenges.

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Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John, synonymous with elbow surgery, releases farewell post
Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John, synonymous with elbow surgery, releases farewell post

Newsday • 09 अग 04:14

Tommy John, 83, posted a thank-you note to the Yankees and fans after his cancer returned and he entered hospice care in Florida.

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Tommy John misses Old-Timers' Day for health reasons
Tommy John misses Old-Timers' Day for health reasons

MLB.com • 08 अग 20:14

Former pitcher Tommy John announced he will not attend Saturday’s Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium due to health reasons, while reflecting on his career and the impact of the surgery that bears his name.

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Tommy John shares emotional goodbye message on Yankees Old-Timers' Day
Tommy John shares emotional goodbye message on Yankees Old-Timers' Day

usatoday.com • 08 अग 18:56

Former pitcher Tommy John used Yankees Old-Timers’ Day to express gratitude to the organization, the Steinbrenner family and fans as he confronts ongoing health challenges.

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