Tommy John's Legacy Lives On | Los Angeles News

Tommy John, the pioneering pitcher whose groundbreaking elbow surgery revolutionized sports medicine and gave countless athletes a second chance at greatness, has died at 83. The procedure he endured in 1974 not only saved his own career—leading to 160 wins and a Hall of Fame-worthy legacy—but became a lifeline for generations of pitchers. A four-time All-Star with a stellar 3.34 ERA and over 2,000 strikeouts, John spent eight seasons with the Yankees and remained grounded despite fame, crediting his father’s wisdom and Dr. Jobe’s skill. His passing was peaceful, surrounded by family, and his impact endures as Tommy John surgery remains a cornerstone of modern orthopedic sports medicine. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74158e4162e9b657 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews