Tommy John, four-time MLB All-Star and namesake of pivotal elbow surgery, has died

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Tommy John, a four‑time Major League Baseball All‑Star, has died. The former pitcher, who won 288 games over a 26‑year career, was the namesake of the elbow surgery that bears his name.

John returned to the mound after undergoing a groundbreaking 1974 elbow surgery that later became known as the Tommy‑John procedure. His career and the procedure have left a lasting impact on the sport. The story was reported by 9News.


Sources: 9News (Denver TV station)

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