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Tommy John’s Hospice Farewell Letter Shown at Old-Timers’ Day

8/10/2026

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Tommy John, 83, sent a hospice farewell letter from Bradenton, Florida, which the Yankees posted at Old-Timers’ Day.
He thanked the Yankees, the Steinbrenner family and Dr. Frank Jobe for the 1974 elbow surgery that saved his arm.
His 26-year career featured 214 Yankees games, a 3.34 ERA, 2,245 strikeouts and four All-Star nods.
Ron Guidry honored John, noting his near-300 wins and the comfort he gave the pitching staff.

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Story summary

Tommy John, 83, sent a hospice farewell letter from Bradenton, Florida, which the Yankees posted at Old-Timers’ Day.
He thanked the Yankees, the Steinbrenner family and Dr. Frank Jobe for the 1974 elbow surgery that saved his arm.
His 26-year career featured 214 Yankees games, a 3.34 ERA, 2,245 strikeouts and four All-Star nods.
Ron Guidry honored John, noting his near-300 wins and the comfort he gave the pitching staff.