From 1981: Yankees pitcher Tommy John
Summary
Tommy John, a baseball pitcher known for a special arm surgery named after him, died on August 15, 2026, at age 83. In a 1981 interview, he discussed his recovery after the surgery and the return of baseball after a players' strike.Key Facts
- Tommy John was a pitcher for the New York Yankees.
- He had a surgery in the 1970s called "Tommy John surgery," which helped injured pitchers recover.
- The surgery became famous and is still used in baseball today.
- Tommy John died on August 15, 2026, at the age of 83.
- A 1981 CBS News interview showed him talking about his comeback after surgery.
- The interview also covered baseball's return after a players' strike that lasted nearly two months.
- Yankee outfielder Lou Pinella and trainer Gene Monahan also appeared in the 1981 story.
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