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R.I.P TOMMY JOHN

One of my favorites. In the 8th grade I did one of my first ever book reports on "The Tommy John Story". Great book

More than a famous surgery.

Won 288 games but not in the HOF because he was deemed a compiler. Played 14 years after the surgery.

Was on 3 World Series teams 2 with Dodgers who lost to NYY and one with NYY and lost to the Dodgers.

I remember when his son fell out of a window in a neighboring town and was in serious condition but ended up doing very well.

RIP Tommy....you were great.

Xramfan wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2026 6:20 pm One of my favorites. In the 8th grade I did one of my first ever book reports on "The Tommy John Story". Great book

You didnt have to do book reports until the 8th grade?

First pitcher that I recall who didnt use a windup. RIP.

Cruisin with Tooz wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2026 10:21 am You didnt have to do book reports until the 8th grade?

It’s one of the first ones that I remember as I was fairly proud of the work I put in. Was it my first ever? I wouldn’t have a clue. That was over 40 years ago lol

Xramfan wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2026 11:30 am That was over 40 years ago lol

Damn near 50 for me.

by Xramfan » Tue Aug 18, 2026 11:30 am
It’s one of the first ones that I remember as I was fairly proud of the work I put in. Was it my first ever? I wouldn’t have a clue. That was over 40 years ago lol

raider_kin wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2026 5:59 pm Damn near 50 for me.

F'in kids.

53 years here. 53.....damn

Time moves like a muther