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Tommy John Says 'Goodbye' on Yankees' Old-Timers' Day Amid Health Battle
- 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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Yankees Legend Tommy John Sends Fans A Heartbreaking Farewell Message – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Isaac
Baseball fans are rallying around one of the game’s most enduring legends after he delivered a message nobody wanted to receive. Tommy John—the former Yankees star whose name became forever attached to the surgery that changed baseball—has said goodbye. The Yankees shared John’s deeply personal letter during the club’s 78th Old-Timers’ Day on Saturday, August 8. The team said the 83-year-old is battling health issues from his home in Bradenton, …
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