Tommy John shares farewell letter with fans during Yankees Old-Timers' Day
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Tommy John released a farewell letter to fans and friends on August 8, 2026, amid ongoing health issues. The letter was issued through the New York Yankees during their 78th Old-Timers’ Day event, where former players gathered for a reunion. John has been battling bladder cancer since 2024 and is currently in hospice care at his home in Florida. In his letter, he expressed gratitude to the Yankees organization and reflected on his baseball career, which spanned 26 years and included the pioneering elbow surgery that now bears his name.
- •Tommy John announced his bladder cancer diagnosis in 2024.
- •He is currently receiving hospice care in Florida.
- •John's career included innovative elbow surgery performed by Dr. Frank Jobe.
- •He was a four-time All-Star, finishing with a 288-231 record.
- •The Yankees celebrated Old-Timers’ Day with former players in attendance.
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Tommy John pens letter thanking fans and New York Yankees as he enters hospice care
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tommy John Says Goodbye to Baseball Fans in Emotional Letter While in Hospice Care
- 1:23 PMFox News — Famed ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John sends farewell message to fans as he battles health issues - Fox News
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Former Yankees SP Tommy John pens 'goodbye' letter to fans amid health issues
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John shares emotional message as he deals with health issues
"Tommy John shared an emotional farewell with baseball fans and former teammates while receiving hospice care at his home in Bradenton, Florida. The 83-year-old former ... Read More
"Terre Haute native and former MLB pitcher Tommy John has entered hospice care and is being honored through plans for a new life-size statue to commemorate his legacy.
"Tommy John said he was "saying goodbye" to fans as the New York Yankees revealed the legendary pitcher has been battling health issues in Florida.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 10:23 PMTommy John pens letter thanking fans and New York Yankees as he enters hospice care
Terre Haute native and former MLB pitcher Tommy John has entered hospice care and is being honored through plans for a new life-size statue to commemorate his legacy.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 1:00 AMTommy John Says Goodbye to Baseball Fans in Emotional Letter While in Hospice Care
Tommy John shared an emotional farewell with baseball fans and former teammates while receiving hospice care at his home in Bradenton, Florida. The 83-year-old former ... Read More
- Fox NewsAug 9, 2026, 1:23 PMFamed ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John sends farewell message to fans as he battles health issues - Fox News
Tommy John said he was "saying goodbye" to fans as the New York Yankees revealed the legendary pitcher has been battling health issues in Florida.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 6:29 PMFormer Yankees SP Tommy John pens 'goodbye' letter to fans amid health issues
John announced his battle with bladder cancer in 2024.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 6:19 PMFormer Yankees pitcher Tommy John shares emotional message as he deals with health issues
Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John would send the fanbase a message, as he is currently dealing with health issues.
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