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Frank Jobe

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Frank Jobe
Born
Frank Wilson Jobe

(1925-07-16)July 16, 1925
DiedMarch 6, 2014(2014-03-06) (aged 88)
NationalityAmerican
EducationLa Sierra University
Loma Linda University
OccupationOrthopedic surgeon
Known forPioneering Tommy John surgery
Spouse(s)Beverly Jobe; 4 children

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]

Jobe died on March 6, 2014 in Santa Monica, California, aged 88.[2]

References

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  1. Goldstein, Richard (March 6, 2014). "Frank Jobe, Surgeon Who Saved Pitchers' Careers, Dies at 88". The New York Times. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
  2. Perry, Dayn (June 11, 2008). "Dodgers announce the passing of Dr. Frank Jobe at age 88". Cbssports.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2014. Retrieved March 7, 2014.