Joseph Torg Explained

Joseph Steven Torg (October 25, 1934 – December 15, 2022) was an American orthopedic surgeon.

Life and career

Torg 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]}

Torg died^[6] on December 15, 2022, at the age of 88.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Joseph Torg, Doctor Who Fought to Lessen Football Injuries, Dies at 88. The New York Times. Richard. Sandomir. January 7, 2023. April 19, 2024. March 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230327042252/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/sports/football/joseph-torg-dead.html. live.
2. Book: Kricun, Morrie E.. International Skeletal Society Membership Book. 251. December 6, 2012. 9783642721205. Google Books.
3. News: Temple Physician Hopes to Reduce Football Injuries. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. January 20, 1972. April 19, 2024. 24. Newspapers.com.
4. News: Intense Competition Injures Children Physically. The Pensacola News. Pensacola, Florida. July 27, 1973. April 19, 2024. 11. Newspapers.com. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419225248/https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/264607810/. live.
5. News: Orthopedic surgeon says: Competitive sport may harm kids. Fort Collins Coloradoan. Fort Collins, Colorado. August 5, 1973. April 19, 2024. 11. Newspapers.com. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419225250/https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/225542741/. live.
6. Web site: Joseph S. Torg, sports medicine pioneer whose work made football safer, has died at 88. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abraham. Gutman. December 30, 2022. April 19, 2024. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419225248/https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/dr-joseph-torg-obituary-temple-sixers-flyers-eagles-20221230.html. live.