Orthopedic surgeon and long-time physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers and other professional athletes in the Los Angeles area who is best known for pioneering Tommy John surgery. According to his obituary, approximately 1/3 of the pitchers in the major leagues today have had Tommy John surgery at some time in their careers.
Age 88.
http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/stor ... ies-age-88
RIP Frank Jobe
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Re: RIP Frank Jobe
ESPN made a short film about Jobe and John for their 30 for 30 series:
http://espn.go.com/30for30/film?page=tommyandfrank
It's quite good.
http://espn.go.com/30for30/film?page=tommyandfrank
It's quite good.
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Re: RIP Frank Jobe
One of Tommy Lasorda's best lines came when he was hit with a rash of injuries and was asked how the team was holding up and he replied that, "right now, I have the patients of Jobe."
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