{
  "id": 1514204,
  "title": "How Tommy John became the 'Bionic Man' who changed Baseball forever",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/how-tommy-john-became-the-bionic-man-who-changed-baseball-forever",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/mlb/news/how-tommy-john-became-the-bionic-man-who-changed-baseball-forever/articleshow/133286799.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The legendary pitcher Tommy John passed away at eighty-three, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy. In 1974, he pioneered a surgical technique that revolutionized baseball and has since safeguarded many players' careers. His inspirational return to the mound encouraged others, proving that resilience can lead to greatness. John's contributions continue to resonate, far surpassing individual…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}