Nearly 300 Major League games were won by Tommy John, whose career was saved by an elbow surgery performed by Dr. Frank Jobe in 1974.
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Nearly 300 Major League games were won by Tommy John, whose career was saved by an elbow surgery performed by Dr. Frank Jobe in 1974.
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Synopsis
Tommy John, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, reflects on his career and his relationship with Dr. Frank Jobe, an orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles. In 1974, Jobe performed an innovative elbow surgery on John that later became known as Tommy John surgery. This procedure saved John's career and transformed treatment for elbow injuries in baseball. The documentary presents personal stories that illustrate their bond and shared impact on the sport.
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Why Watch
- Meet Tommy John, a legendary left-handed pitcher.
- See Dr. Frank Jobe's revolutionary elbow surgery.
- Find out how one surgery changed baseball medicine.
Did You Know
- Tommy John won nearly 300 Major League games during his career.
- Dr. Frank Jobe performed the groundbreaking elbow surgery in 1974.
- The surgery performed by Jobe later became known as Tommy John surgery.
- The documentary has a runtime of 12 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tommy John?
Tommy John is a legendary left-handed pitcher from Indiana who won nearly 300 Major League games.
What significant surgery did Dr. Frank Jobe perform?
Dr. Frank Jobe performed a groundbreaking elbow surgery in 1974 that would later be named after Tommy John.
What impact did Tommy John's surgery have on baseball?
The surgery revolutionized the treatment of elbow injuries in baseball, affecting countless players.
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