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Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By BETH HARRIS , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 83-year-old died at his Florida home on a Saturday night.
A baseball legend has passed away. The 83-year-old died at his Florida home on a Saturday night. He had been receiving hospice care prior to his death.
Details about his career are available, including his achievements as a pitcher. He played for 26 years and earned recognition as a four-time All-Star. Further information about his life and career can be found through national news sources, including a statement from the New York Yankees, who remembered him fondly.
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Published: August 16, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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What is this story about? A baseball legend has passed away. The 83-year-old died at his Florida home on a Saturday night. He had been receiving hospice care prior to his death. Details about his career are available…
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