Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John delivers a farewell message to Yankees fans during the team’s Old-Timers’ Day. The longtime All-Star, whose name is closely associated with the elbow surgery that bears his legacy, posts an emotional goodbye as he deals with health issues, according to multiple outlets.
The outlets report that John’s message is directed at the Yankees and those who supported him, including members of the Steinbrenner family. The Athletic adds that in his letter John thanks the Yankees organization and Steinbrenner family for “giving me this opportunity to say goodbye to everyone.” Other reports describe the same event and emphasize the personal tone of the note.
While coverage varies slightly in emphasis—some focus on the emotional content and fan-facing aspect, others highlight the context of his health battle—the reports broadly agree that John’s message is shared in conjunction with Old-Timers’ Day and serves as a public goodbye to the Yankees community.
