Frank Jobe

Frank Jobe
Frank Jobe
Born	Frank Wilson Jobe; July 16, 1925; Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
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

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

Goldstein, Richard (March 6, 2014). "Frank Jobe, Surgeon Who Saved Pitchers' Careers, Dies at 88". The New York Times. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
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.

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[nytimes_obit-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.