Full Name: Thomas Edward John Jr.
Nicknames: "TJ" and "Tommy"

Date of Birth: May 22, 1943
Place of Birth: Terre Haute, Indiana

Height: 6’3’’
Weight: 185
Batted: Right
Threw: Left

Athletic position: Pitcher
Athletic teams/organizations: Cleveland Indians (1963-1964), Chicago White Sox (1965-1971), Los Angeles Dodgers (1972-1974, 1976-1978), New York Yankees (1979-1982, 1986-1989), California Angels (1982-1985), Oakland A’s (1985)
Athletic team jersey numbers: #37 (63’-64’), #25 (65’-89’ NYY), #35 (82’ Angels)

Honors: All-Star four years (1968, 1978-1980)
Also known for: Tommy John Surgery (elbow surgery)
Wife's name: Sally
Children: 4 (Tamara, TommyIII, Travis, and Taylor)