Pioneering MLB Pitcher Tommy John Passes Away at 83
By Editor • August 17, 2026 • 1 min read
Tommy John, the renowned MLB pitcher famous for the groundbreaking elbow surgery that carries his name, has died at 83 in Bradenton, Florida. He had been in hospice care following a resurgence of bladder cancer.
Both the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, two teams he played for during his career, expressed their condolences. Dodgers president Stan Kasten remarked, "We are saddened to hear the news of Tommy John’s passing today."
Source: www.japantimes.co.jp
