BIRTHDAYS: Tommy John (Birthday May 22nd) – Famous Baseball Player, Biography of Tommy John on Awards, Baseball Career & Awards.

Introduction: Tommy John is a high-ranked baseball player best known for his indomitable spirit and victory over physical limitations.

Background Information of Tommy John:

•Tommy John was born on May 22, 1943 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Tommy John birth name is Thomas Edward John Jr.
•Tommy is fondly known as “TJ” or “Tommy”. Tommy John attended the Gerstmeyer High School in Terre Haute.
•In 1970, he walked down the aisle with Sally Simmons. Tommy John lives with his wife and four children.

Career of Tommy John:

•Tommy was an exceptionally good base-ball player while still in school.
•At 20, Tommy made his Major League debut with the Cleveland Indians on 6 September, 1963.
•After initial hiccups of Tommy John switched to the Chicago White Sox and played for them till 1972.
•Tommy John made his mark has a left-handed pitcher during his initial years.
•John career suffered a setback when the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching arm got severely damaged.
•Dr. Frank Jobe performed a complex but successful surgery which came to be known as the “Tommy John Surgery”.
•After a long period of recovery, he was back on the field in 1976.
•Tommy John scored most of his wins after the surgery much to everyone’s surprise.
•Tommy determination and ability to overcome of Tommy John physical deficit makes him an inspirational figure for sportsmen.
•Since the invention of this revolutionary surgery, many players have benefited from it.
•In 1989, Tommy decided to retire. Tommy John also managed the Bridgeport Bluefish in the Atlantic League since 2006.

Teams and Organizations of Tommy John:

Throughout his sporting career, Tommy John has played with the following teams and organizations:

•Cleveland Indians (1963-1964)
•Chicago White Sox (1965-1971)
•Los Angeles Dodgers (1972-1978)
•New York Yankees (1979-1982, 1986-1989)
•California Angels (1982-1985)
•Oakland A’s (1985)

Tommy John Player Profile:

Height 6’3”
Weight 185
Batting Hand Right
Throwing Hand Left
Win-Loss 288-231
ERA 3.34
Strike-outs 2245
Position Pitcher
MLB seasons 26

Awards and Honors for of Tommy John:

In his career, Tommy John was nominated for the following titles and awards:

•Lou Gehrig Memorial Award (1981)
•National League Player of the Month (April, 1974)
•NL Comeback Player of the Year (1976)

Here is a list of professional achievements, awards and honors that have been bestowed upon him:

•1976- Received Hutch Award for displaying exceptional courage and dedication to the sport.
•1981- Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
•1968, 1978, 1979 and 1980- selected to play in Major League All-Star games.
•1977 and 1979- Runner-up for the coveted Cy Young Award.