Tommy John, Pitching Pioneer, Dies at 83
Tommy John, a 288‑win veteran of 26 major‑league seasons, died at 83, leaving behind a legacy of durability, innovation, and a lifelong wish to join the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Tommy John, a 288‑win veteran of 26 major‑league seasons, died at 83, leaving behind a legacy of durability, innovation, and a lifelong wish to join the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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