HEALTH● LOWAug 16 · Aug 16, 2026, 9:00 PM
Tommy John , namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career , dies at 83
krvs.org · United States
Tommy John, the namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, has died at 83. This marks the passing of a figure known for his association with sports medicine.
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