Tommy John sends farewell message amid hospice care update
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Tommy John, a former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star and three-time World Series champion, issued a heartfelt goodbye to fans as he enters hospice care. John, now 83, reflected on his career spanning over five decades, which included a pivotal surgery named after him. Acknowledging the support from fans throughout his 26-year career, John expressed gratitude to the late orthopedic surgeon Dr. Frank Jobe for enabling his return to baseball after a severe elbow injury in 1974. John's contributions extended beyond his playing days, as he later became a broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees. His message highlights the legacy he leaves in the sport.
- •Tommy John is currently in hospice care in Bradenton, Florida.
- •He shared a farewell message expressing gratitude to fans.
- •John overcame a career-threatening elbow injury with innovative surgery.
- •He had a successful MLB career, winning three World Series titles.
- •John later worked as a broadcaster for MLB teams.
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Former Dodgers All-Star, 3-Time World Series Champion Sends ‘Goodbye’ After Hospice Update
"The Los Angeles Dodgers received an update from a legendary franchise figure who wanted to share a final goodbye to fans.
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