To get pitcher Tommy John elected to the baseball hall of fame.
The Issue
In 1974 a veteran left handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a career ending arm injury. He is faced with a life altering choice. Retire from the game he loves, the only job he’s ever known, or undergo a never before attempted surgery with a miracles chance of success.
This was the game changing decision made by star pitcher Tommy John, a choice that made him one of the most important players in baseball history. The surgery that now bears his name is the most successful procedure in professional sports. Making Tommy John the most mentioned name in baseball.
Beyond the groundbreaking surgery that has now saved the careers of over 500 Major league pitchers, (including some of todays best, like 2 time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom, World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg and Hall of famer John Smoltz.) Tommy is also a winner of 288 games placing him 7th all time amongst lefty pitchers and a 4 time Allstar.
His career ERA stands at an impressive 3.34 alongside his incredible feats of longevity. Tommy completed a staggering 162 of the games he started along with 46 career shutouts, more than triple that of current active leader Clayton Kershaw's 15.
He also won an astounding 164 games between the ages of 33 and 46, the years after his surgery.
I am seeking the election of Tommy John to the Major league baseball hall of fame as a player, a distinction that is long overdue for one of the games seminal figures.
The Issue
In 1974 a veteran left handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a career ending arm injury. He is faced with a life altering choice. Retire from the game he loves, the only job he’s ever known, or undergo a never before attempted surgery with a miracles chance of success.
This was the game changing decision made by star pitcher Tommy John, a choice that made him one of the most important players in baseball history. The surgery that now bears his name is the most successful procedure in professional sports. Making Tommy John the most mentioned name in baseball.
Beyond the groundbreaking surgery that has now saved the careers of over 500 Major league pitchers, (including some of todays best, like 2 time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom, World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg and Hall of famer John Smoltz.) Tommy is also a winner of 288 games placing him 7th all time amongst lefty pitchers and a 4 time Allstar.
His career ERA stands at an impressive 3.34 alongside his incredible feats of longevity. Tommy completed a staggering 162 of the games he started along with 46 career shutouts, more than triple that of current active leader Clayton Kershaw's 15.
He also won an astounding 164 games between the ages of 33 and 46, the years after his surgery.
I am seeking the election of Tommy John to the Major league baseball hall of fame as a player, a distinction that is long overdue for one of the games seminal figures.
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Petition created on March 18, 2021