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What happened to MLB legend Tommy John? Baseball icon dies at 83 after 26-year career

Times of India · 16 August 2026 at 11:07 pm

What happened to MLB legend Tommy John? Baseball icon dies at 83 after 26-year career

What happened to Tommy John? The MLB legend died peacefully at 83 at his Florida home, surrounded by his family.

Days earlier, he had been in hospice care and shared a farewell message with Yankees fans.

John finished his 26-year career with 288 wins, but his greatest legacy came from returning to baseball after groundbreaking elbow surgery.

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What happened to MLB legend Tommy John? Baseball icon dies at 83 after 26-year career

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