Tommy John
Baseball player and surgeon namesake
Born
May 22nd, 1943
82 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1989, representing teams such as the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, and California Angels. Achieved recognition for undergoing the first successful ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery, subsequently named Tommy John surgery. This procedure became a pivotal advancement in sports medicine, allowing many athletes to recover and continue their careers after elbow injuries. Secured a total of 288 career wins and was a two-time All-Star selection during his career, marking significant contributions to the sport.
First successful ulnar collateral ligament surgery
288 career wins in Major League Baseball
Two-time All-Star selection
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