NEW YORK - Battling a health issue, Tommy John shared a heartfelt message to his fans, former teammates and the Yankees on Old-Timer's Day in the Bronx.
"I want to thank the Yankees organization and the Steinbrenner family for giving me this opportunity to say goodbye to everyone, along with all the friends and fans who followed me throughout my 26-year career.''
Per MLB.com, the legendary left-hander, 83, was recently treated for a recurrence of bladder cancer near his Bradenton, Fla. home.
John's pitching career was revived in 1974 by revolutionary reconstructive elbow surgery innovated by Dr. Frank Jobe, using a ligament from the pitcher's right wrist to repair his ulnar collateral ligament.
Today, "Tommy John surgery'' is a staple of the game; Sunday's Yankees starter Gerrit Cole completed his 14th start Saturday following rehab from his surgery, earning a 5-4 win against the Braves.
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"I want to thank the Yankees organization and the Steinbrenner family for giving me this opportunity to say goodbye to everyone, along with all the friends and fans who followed me throughout my 26-year career.''
Per MLB.com, the legendary left-hander, 83, was recently treated for a recurrence of bladder cancer near his Bradenton, Fla. home.
John's pitching career was revived in 1974 by revolutionary reconstructive elbow surgery innovated by Dr. Frank Jobe, using a ligament from the pitcher's right wrist to repair his ulnar collateral ligament.
Today, "Tommy John surgery'' is a staple of the game; Sunday's Yankees starter Gerrit Cole completed his 14th start Saturday following rehab from his surgery, earning a 5-4 win against the Braves.
#york
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