Art Schallock, MLB’s Oldest Living Player and WWII Veteran, Dies at 100

The former Yankees pitcher, known for his service in World War II and three World Series titles, passed away peacefully in Sonoma, California.

Art Schallock, a left-handed pitcher and the oldest living Major League Baseball player, died on March 6, 2025, at the age of 100.
Schallock played for the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles between 1951 and 1955, earning three consecutive World Series rings with the Yankees from 1951 to 1953.
Before his MLB career, Schallock served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radio operator aboard the USS Coral Sea, participating in key Pacific battles including Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
In his five-year MLB career, Schallock appeared in 58 games, achieving a 6-7 record with a 4.02 ERA, and pitched in the 1953 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
He was remembered by family, teammates, and fans for his kindness, humor, and passion for baseball, as well as his contributions to both the sport and his country.