Yankees Legends Pay Tribute to Tommy John
Two teammates of Tommy John on the New York Yankees paid tribute to the pitcher, who passed away at age 83.
Tommy John, the legendary New York Yankees pitcher who died at the age of 83, was mourned by two of his former teammates who played with him in the 1980s. Don Mattingly, the former first baseman, and Willie Randolph, the former shortstop, both shared heartfelt statements on the team's official website. Mattingly, who now manages the Philadelphia Phillies, expressed his deep sadness over John's passing, praising him as a great competitor and a true craftsman on the mound.
Randolph, who also played with John during their time together in New York, remembered him fondly as a consummate pitcher and a pleasant, polite gentleman. Both players emphasized John's positive impact on their careers and the game of baseball as a whole. They also highlighted his medical contributions, noting that he should be inducted into the Hall of Fame due to his pioneering work in sports medicine.
John, who played for seven teams throughout his 16-year career, retired with a record of 288-231 and a 3.34 ERA. He continued to battle bladder cancer even after his retirement.
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