Sunday, September 25, 2011

Tommy John


On this date in 1974, Tommy John undergoes a revolutionary surgical procedure, now known as "Tommy John Surgery" to repair his left arm.

"When they operated, I told them to put in a Koufax fastball. They did - but it was Mrs. Koufax."

2 comments:

Play at the Plate said...

I wonder if Mrs. Koufax was offended.

Contrary Guy said...

Good question but hopefully not that thin-skinned.