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Thomas Edward John Jr., whose name became synonymous with a revolutionary elbow operation, died at 83 in Bradenton, Florida, leaving behind a career of 288 wins and a medical breakthrough that reshaped baseball.
Tommy John, the Hall of Fame pitcher whose name became synonymous with a revolutionary elbow surgery, died at 83 in Florida, leaving a legacy that reshaped baseball and sports medicine.
The Charlotte Museum of History, in partnership with the Smithsonian, presents a bilingual exhibition that celebrates Latino contributions to baseball, featuring artifacts, oral histories and the stories of trailblazers like Minnie Mendoza, Gil Torres and Carlos Paula.
John Todd’s three‑decade career captures the rise of soccer in the United States, from early MLS days to global tournament triumphs.