- Baseball pitcher for the American League's Cleveland Indians (1963-1964), Chicago White Sox (1965-1971), New York Yankees (1979-1982 & 1986-1989), California Angels (1982-1985), and Oakland A's (1985); and for the National League's Los Angeles Dodgers (1972-1974 & 1976-1978).
- Is of Welsh descent.
- In 1989, at age 46, became the oldest pitcher to start on Opening Day.
- Underwent successful ligament transplant surgery in 1974 to repair an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Out of baseball for two years, the operation added 15 years to John's career. Today the operation is known as "Tommy John surgery.".
- Was released by the Yankess in mid-1989; wound up with 288 lifetime victories.
- All four of his children's names start with a T: Tammy, Tommy III, Travis, and Taylor.
- 288 Wins (24th All Time), 760 Games (34th All Time), 4,710 1/3 innings pitched (18th All Time), 2,245 Strikeouts (45th All Time), 700 Games Started (6th All Time), 46 Shutouts (26th All Time), 19,692 Batters Faced (14th All Time).
- Finished 2nd in voting for 1977 National League Cy Young Award. Finished 8th in 1978. Finished 2nd in voting for 1979 American League Cy Young Award. Finished 4th in voting in 1980.
- Member of 1974, 1977 and 1978 National League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers teams. Member of 1980 American League Eastern Division Champion New York Yankees team. Member of 1981 American League Champion New York Yankees team. Member of 1982 American League Western Division Champion California Angels team.
- Named to 3 American League All Star Teams (1968, 1979 and 1980). Named to 1978 National League All Star Team.
- Is a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.
- Broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins (1996)
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