Tommy John
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Bill Buhler told me that Silly Putty was better than a rubber ball because I could squeeze all the way through it.”
Tommy John · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16
John recounted to The New York Times in 1977 what Dodgers trainer Bill Buhler told him about using Silly Putty in rehab.
“That surgery has since gone on to save the careers of countless pitchers, including may of the very best in the game today,”
Tommy John · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16
John wrote this in a statement announcing his retirement from public life after skipping the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day.
“Thank you to all the fans who supported me & my teammates for 26 years. I will never forget you.”
Tommy John · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16
John thanked fans in his written farewell statement issued instead of attending Old-Timers' Day.
“I put together three of those Silly Putty eggs,”
Tommy John · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16
John told The New York Times in 1977 about squeezing Silly Putty to rebuild arm strength during his 1975 rehabilitation.