Yankees' Team Doctor Sends Heartfelt Message to Tommy John
The Yankees' team physician took to social media to thank 83-year-old Tommy John.
Dr. Chris Ahmad, the current team physician for the New York Yankees, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Tommy John, the former MLB pitcher, for his monumental contributions to sports medicine. In a letter shared on social media, Ahmad recounted John's pivotal role in pioneering the groundbreaking Tommy John surgery in 1974. At the tender age of 83, John conveyed his farewell to the Yankees during the team's annual Old Timers Game, where he was reported to be in hospice care.
Ahmad acknowledged that John's daring decision to undergo the unprecedented operation transformed both baseball and his own professional life. Over the course of his 26-season career, John recorded an impressive 164 wins for the Los Angeles Dodgers, one shy of the major league record. The procedure, which bears John's name, has since facilitated the rehabilitation of countless athletes and saved numerous careers.
Ahmad emphasized that John's legacy transcends the operation itself, as it symbolizes the second chance given to countless pitchers, families, and athletes who have benefited from the advancements in sports medicine.
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