Tommy John, whose elbow surgery transformed baseball, dies at 83

Tommy John, the legendary pitcher known for pioneering the life-saving Tommy John surgery, has passed away at the age of 83. This procedure, which reconstructs the ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow, revolutionized baseball by allowing pitchers to come back from what was once a career-ending injury. John himself had a stellar career spanning 26 years, playing for the White Sox, Dodgers, and Yankees, and earning four All-Star selections. His groundbreaking surgery not only saved his career but also countless others, reshaping the future of the sport.