Dr. Frank Jobe first performed the left-hander's elbow surgery on John in 1974, birthing the ligament-replacement procedure commonplace today. The Hall of Fame honored Jobe and John together during its 2013 induction ceremony.
"If I had a say, I would vote me in," John said Friday in a phone interview from his Florida home. "But I don't."
John spent 26 seasons in the majors, which tied a record until Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan reached his 27th season. John, a four-time All-Star, tallied a 288-231 record.
The Historical Overview Committee, appointed by the Baseball Writers of America Assn., compiles the Classic Baseball Era ballot from players whose biggest achievements happened before 1980. Eligible players must have played 10 or more seasons.
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