The Pitcher Who Changed Baseball's Anatomy Tommy John's passing on Saturday night at 83 serves as a poignant reminder of his trailblazing career and the pioneering elbow surgery that bore his name.
His remarkable recovery after undergoing the procedure in 1974, now widely known as Tommy John surgery, forever altered the course of baseball history.
News of John's death sparked tributes from across the sports world, with many lauding him as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.