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Tommy John, 83, the Yankees pitcher whose 1974 elbow surgery gave baseball its famous procedure, released a farewell message during Old-Timers’ Day as he battles health issues, thanking the Yankees organization, the Steinbrenner family, friends, fans, and Dr. Jobe for saving his arm and supporting his 26-year career.
On Old-Timers’ Day, the Yankees leaned on their rising stars—George Lombard Jr., Spencer Jones, and Ben Rice—to beat the Braves 5-4. Spencer Jones hit his first career triple to brings Lombard Jr. in, Lombard Jr. added an insurance homer, and Gerrit Cole worked seven strong innings with nine strikeouts (notching his 1,000th Yankee strikeout) as Ronald Acuña Jr. supplied late pressure before Drake Baldwin closed it out in the ninth.
Former pitcher Tommy John posted an emotional farewell on Yankees Old-Timers' Day, thanking the organization and fans while reflecting on his career and the elbow surgery that revolutionized sports medicine and saved countless careers.
Derek Jeter missed Yankees Old-Timers' Day to celebrate his daughter's birthday, which he explained was a prior family commitment. The article defends his decision, emphasizing his role as a devoted family man and suggesting he should make amends by participating in future celebrations.
Derek Jeter attended his first Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium as the team honored the 1998 championship team. Jeter, along with fellow members of the Core Four, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte, and Mariano Rivera, joined the reunion. Former manager Joe Torre acknowledged fan disappointment in the current Yankees and expressed support for manager Aaron Boone. Jeter's message to the current team was simple: "Win. It's that simple." The event also included the introduction of other notable Yankees players and the widows of Hall of Famers Whitey Ford, Billy Martin, and Thurman Munson.
Derek Jeter will attend the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day for the first time since his retirement as the team honors the 25th anniversary of their 1998 World Series championship on September 9. Other members of the 1998 team, including Mariano Rivera, Joe Torre, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada, Tino Martinez, and Paul O'Neill, are also scheduled to attend. The event will feature introductions and a question-and-answer roundtable, but there will be no Old-Timers' Game.