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Tommy John misses Yankees Old-Timers’ Day amid health battle

Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John, the namesake of the elbow surgery, missed New York’s Old-Timers’ Day as he faces health challenges.

Published Aug 11, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Former New York Yankees pitcher Tommy John, the first person to undergo the elbow surgery that is named after him, missed New York Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day this past Saturday.