Tommy John

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Thomas Edward John Jr., nicknamed "the Bionic Man", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 26 seasons between 1963 and 1989. He played for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, California Angels, and Oakland Athletics. He was a four-time MLB All-Star and has the second-most wins (288) of any pitcher since 1900 not in the Hall of Fame. Known for his longevity, John was an Opening Day starter six times – three for the White Sox and three times for the Yankees.

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2015

Published Autobiography

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Jan 1, 2015

Released his autobiography, 'Tommy John: My Career, My Life'.

1989

Inducted into Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame

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Jan 1, 1989

Honored for his significant contributions to baseball in Indiana.

1985

Played for Oakland Athletics

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Jan 1, 1985

Played his final season with the Oakland Athletics.

Retired from Baseball

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Jan 1, 1985

Concluded his 26-year Major League Baseball career.

1979

Played for New York Yankees

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Jan 1, 1979

Signed with the Yankees, continuing his pitching career.

Named to MLB All-Star Team

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Jan 1, 1979

Selected for his fourth career MLB All-Star Game.

1978

Named to MLB All-Star Team

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Jan 1, 1978

Selected for his third career MLB All-Star Game.

1977

Named to MLB All-Star Team

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Jan 1, 1977

Selected for his second career MLB All-Star Game.

Led League in Wins

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Jan 1, 1977

Tied for the league lead in wins with 20 for the Dodgers.

Won 20 Games

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Jan 1, 1977

Achieved his first 20-win season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1974

Tommy John Surgery

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Jul 25, 1974

Underwent the groundbreaking elbow ligament replacement surgery.

Tommy John Surgery Named After Him

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Jan 1, 1974

The elbow surgery he underwent became widely known by his name.

1973

Birth of Daughter, Sarah

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Jan 1, 1973

Welcomed his daughter, Sarah, into the world.

1972

Played for Los Angeles Dodgers

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Jan 1, 1972

Traded to the Dodgers, where he would achieve significant success.

1971

Named to MLB All-Star Team

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Jan 1, 1971

Selected for his first career MLB All-Star Game.

Led League in ERA

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Jan 1, 1971

Led the American League in ERA with a 2.76 for the Yankees.

1970

Birth of Son, Tommy Jr.

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Jan 1, 1970

Welcomed his son, Tommy John Jr., into the world.

1967

Married to Sharon

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Jan 1, 1967

Married his wife, Sharon, with whom he has two children.

1963

Debut with Cleveland Indians

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Apr 9, 1963

Made his Major League Baseball debut as a pitcher.

1961

Attended Indiana State University

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Jan 1, 1961

Played college baseball for the Indiana State Sycamores.

Drafted by Cleveland Indians

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Jan 1, 1961

Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the MLB draft.

Graduated High School

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Jan 1, 1961

Graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High School.

1943

Born Tommy John

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May 22, 1943

Born Thomas Edward John in Greenwood, Indiana.