Tommy John Passes Away at 83Yankees legend and namesake of the pioneering Tommy John surgery died at 83. The team shared tributes from Don Mattingly and Willie Randolph. A significant moment in Yankees history.Sources (2)Tommy John, Yankees great and namesake of pioneering surgery, dies at 83abc7ny.com@Yankees: Statements from Don Mattingly and Willie Randolph on the passing of Tommy John: https://t.co/k5cwi0u...x.comUpdated Aug 17, 2026