In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had “Tommy John surgery.” But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
How “Tommy John surgery” changed our national pastime
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