Joseph Steven Torg (October 25, 1934 – December 15, 2022) was an American orthopedic surgeon.
Joseph Torg | |
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 Torg in 1972 | |
| Born | Joseph Steven Torg October 25, 1934 |
| Died | December 15, 2022 (aged 88) |
| Alma mater | Haverford College Temple University School of Medicine |
| Occupation | Orthopedic surgeon |
Life and career
editTorg was born in Philadelphia.[1] He attended Haverford College and Temple University School of Medicine.[2]
Torg was a medical consultant for the Philadelphia 76ers[3] basketball team. He was also an assistant professor of orthopedic at Temple University School of Medicine.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ a b Sandomir, Richard (January 7, 2023). "Joseph Torg, Doctor Who Fought to Lessen Football Injuries, Dies at 88". The New York Times. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ Kricun, Morrie E. (December 6, 2012). International Skeletal Society Membership Book. p. 251. ISBN 9783642721205 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Temple Physician Hopes to Reduce Football Injuries". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. January 20, 1972. p. 24. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Intense Competition Injures Children Physically". The Pensacola News. Pensacola, Florida. July 27, 1973. p. 11. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Orthopedic surgeon says: Competitive sport may harm kids". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Fort Collins, Colorado. August 5, 1973. p. 11. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Gutman, Abraham (December 30, 2022). "Joseph S. Torg, sports medicine pioneer whose work made football safer, has died at 88". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
External links
edit- Joseph Torg at IMDb
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