Tommy John, Pitcher Who Gave His Name to Career-Saving Surgery, Dies at 83

Tommy John, the legendary baseball pitcher whose injury led to a groundbreaking surgical procedure now known as Tommy John surgery, has passed away at 83. The surgery, which reconstructs the ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow, has since saved countless athletes' careers, transforming the way baseball and other sports handle elbow injuries. Tommy John's resilience and comeback after his own life-altering injury symbolize hope and innovation in sports medicine, making his legacy enduring and significant in the world of athletics.