Tommy John, the baseball legend whose name forever changed the game, has died at 83. The first MLB pitcher to return to the mound after pioneering elbow surgery in 1974 — a procedure Dr. Frank Jobe deemed a 1% chance of success — John’s bravery opened doors for thousands. A 26-year career, four All-Star nods, and over 2,000 strikeouts weren’t enough to capture his legacy. His post-surgery dominance and enduring spirit reshaped sports medicine and baseball’s future, proving that courage can rewrite history.
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