Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights
Key takeaways
- Tommy John died, leaving a legacy in baseball and medicine.
- Tommy John surgery refers to the pioneering elbow reconstruction procedure named after him.
- The operation famously saved Tommy John's pitching career and reshaped treatment for injured pitchers across professional baseball.
Tommy John earlier this month wrote a note shared by the Yankees on social media, saying goodbye to everyone, including friends and fans who followed him throughout his career.
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