Frank Jobe | |
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 Jobe at Dodger Stadium in 2008 | |
| Born | Frank Wilson Jobe July 16, 1925 |
| Died | March 6, 2014 (aged 88) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Education | La Sierra University Loma Linda University |
| Occupation | Orthopedic surgeon |
| Known for | Inventor of Tommy John surgery |
| Spouse | Beverly Jobe |
| Children | 4 |
Frank Wilson Jobe (July 16, 1925 – March 6, 2014) was an American orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Jobe pioneered both elbow ligament replacement and major reconstructive shoulder surgery for baseball players.
In 1974, Jobe performed the first "Tommy John surgery" on then-Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John. The procedure has become so prevalent an estimated one-third of all major league pitchers have undergone it.[1] Jobe also performed the first major reconstructive shoulder surgery on a big league player in 1990, which allowed Dodger star Orel Hershiser to continue his career. Jobe served as a special medical adviser to the Dodgers until his death.
- ^ Renck, Troy E (March 7, 2014). "Dr. Frank Jobe brought pitchers new life with Tommy John surgery". The Denver Post.
According to an ESPN study last season of 124 active pitchers, one-third had undergone the procedure