"Ominous and Extremely Sad" - Mets Sportscaster Howie Rose Reacts to Ex-Yankees Star Tommy John's Concerning Heath Update
- On Saturday, 83-year-old Tommy John sent an emotional farewell message to the New York Yankees on Old-Timers' Day from his home in Bradenton, Florida, acknowledging his failing health.
- John is the namesake for the innovative elbow ligament replacement surgery performed by Frank Jobe 50 years ago, which has helped thousands of pitchers prolong their professional careers.
- Following the 1974 experimental procedure, the pitcher returned to the mound for 14 years, winning 164 more games to complete a 26-year career that included eight seasons with the Yankees.
- In the letter released by the organization, John thanked Steinbrenner and Frank Jobe, saying, "Thanks to Dr. Jobe, who saved my arm & made it possible for me to continue pitching."
- Concluding his message, John thanked the Yankees & the Steinbrenner family, reflecting on his roots in Terre Haute, Indiana, and telling fans, "I will never forget you.
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Famed ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John sends farewell message to fans as he battles health issues – Democratic Accent
Tommy John, the former New York Yankees pitcher who first underwent the elbow surgery that has been used to further the careers of players for decades, released a statement to fans as the franchise celebrated Old-Timers’ Day on Saturday. John, 83, said in his message he was “saying goodbye” as the team revealed he’s been battling health issues in Florida. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! “I want to tha…
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Former P Tommy John in hospice care, pens farewell letter - Regional Media News
Former major league pitcher Tommy John, who is well known for a revolutionary elbow surgery he received that still is in use today, is battling health issues and is in hospice care at his home in Bradenton, Fla. John, 83, was a major league pitcher for 26 seasons, the last 14 of which came after undergoing the first elbow surgery where the ulnar collateral ligament was replaced by another tendon from the body. John pitched his final four seasons…
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