Frank Jobe
Frank Wilson Jobe (July 16, 1925 – March 6, 2014) was an American orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Jobe invented a kind of elbow operation for baseball players. This surgery is called Tommy John surgery.[1]
Frank Jobe | |
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| Born | Frank Wilson Jobe July 16, 1925 |
| Died | March 6, 2014 (aged 88) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | La Sierra University Loma Linda University |
| Occupation | Orthopedic surgeon |
| Known for | Pioneering Tommy John surgery |
| Spouse(s) | Beverly Jobe; 4 children |
Jobe died on March 6, 2014 in Santa Monica, California, aged 88.[2]
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Professional baseball player Tommy John during the 1981 season as a member of the New York Yankees.
References
- ↑ Goldstein, Richard (March 6, 2014). "Frank Jobe, Surgeon Who Saved Pitchers’ Careers, Dies at 88". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/07/sports/baseball/dr-frank-jobe-who-pioneered-tommy-john-surgery-dies-at-88.html?hpw&rref=sports. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ↑ Perry, Dayn. Dodgers announce the passing of Dr. Frank Jobe at age 88 (June 11, 2008)Cbssports.com. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
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