- Born
- Died
- Birth nameThomas Edward John Jr.
- Nickname
- The Bionic Arm
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Tommy John was born on May 22, 1943 in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA. He was married to Cheryl Zeldin and Sally Simmons. He died on August 15, 2026 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, USA.
- SpousesCheryl Zeldin(January 2022 - August 15, 2026) (his death)Sally Simmons(July 13, 1970 - July 24, 2013) (divorced, 4 children)
- ChildrenTamaraTommy IIITravisTaylor
- Wore #25 throughout his career
- Is of Welsh descent.
- Baseball pitcher for the American League's Cleveland Indians (1963-1964), Chicago White Sox (1965-1971), New York Yankees (1979-1982 & 1986-1989), California Angels (1982-1985), and Oakland A's (1985); and for the National League's Los Angeles Dodgers (1972-1974 & 1976-1978).
- In 1989, at age 46, became the oldest pitcher to start on Opening Day.
- Underwent successful ligament transplant surgery in 1974 to repair an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Out of baseball for two years, the operation added 15 years to John's career. Today the operation is known as "Tommy John surgery.".
- Was released by the Yankess in mid-1989; wound up with 288 lifetime victories.
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