Tommy John, known in baseball as the "bionic man," dies at 83

CBS News•Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 12:57 AM•2 min read

Tributes poured in on Sunday for Tommy John. The baseball legend known as the "bionic man" has died at age 83. Shanelle Kaul reports from Yankee Stadium.

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