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Tommy John Dies at 83 After Bladder Cancer

8/18/2026

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  • Tommy John, who won 288 games with 2,245 strikeouts and a 3.34 ERA, died at age 83 from bladder cancer in Florida on Saturday.
  • After a 1974 ligament tear, Dr. Frank Jobe performed the elbow reconstruction now called Tommy John surgery, which added 164 wins.
  • John and Jobe were honored by the Hall of Fame in 2013, and John worked as a broadcaster and speaker, survived by his wife Cheryl.