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Tommy John, MLB Pitcher Known for Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies at 83

Tommy John, the former MLB pitcher whose name became synonymous with a revolutionary elbow surgery that transformed baseball, has died at age 83, prompting tributes from fans and teams across the sport.

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