On August 15, 2026, baseball legend Tommy John passed away at the age of 83. A renowned pitcher who spent 26 seasons in Major League Baseball, John left an indelible mark on the sport. Born Thomas Edward John Jr. in Terre Haute, Indiana, John became one of baseball's most durable pitchers.
He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Chicago White Sox from 1963 to 1989, earning the nickname "Bionic Man" for his remarkable longevity. John's impressive career saw him win 288 games, the second-highest total among pitchers since 1900 not in the Hall of Fame.