Frank Jobe
American orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic (1925-2014)
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]
Frank Jobe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Frank Wilson Jobe July 16, 1925 |
| 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 |
Jobe died on March 6, 2014 in Santa Monica, California, aged 88.[2]
References
change- ↑ 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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