EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 9 MIN
Tommy John changed baseball with an elbow surgery that bears his name
from Here & Now · host WBUR & NPR
In 1974, John tore the ligament while pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The surgery allowed him to continue pitching for about 15 more years.
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