Historical Events tagged with "Los Angeles"
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Hank Gathers collapses during conference semifinals
During the semifinals of the West Coast Conference tournament, basketball player Hank Gathers collapsed on the court, shortly after scoring. Gathers, a standout at Loyola Marymount University, was known for his explosive playing style and was leading the nation in scoring at the time. Medical personnel rushed to his aid, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. His unexpected collapse shocked fans and players alike, raising concerns about player health and safety in sports.
Continue ReadingFirst Tommy John Surgery Performed by Frank Jobe
In a groundbreaking medical procedure, Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery on professional baseball pitcher Tommy John. The surgery was necessitated by John's chronic elbow injuries, which threatened to end his career. The innovative technique involved grafting a tendon to replace the damaged ligament, enabling John to continue his professional journey. This procedure would later become known as Tommy John surgery and would revolutionize the treatment of elbow injuries in athletes, particularly in baseball.
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