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

The former Yankees pitcher, known for replacing Mickey Mantle and winning three World Series titles, passed away peacefully in California.

Art Schallock, who was MLB's oldest living player and a World War II veteran, died on March 6, 2025, at the age of 100 in Sonoma, California.
Schallock played for the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles during a five-year MLB career from 1951 to 1955, earning three World Series rings with the Yankees.
He famously replaced Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster in 1951 and later became roommates with Yogi Berra, learning from the legendary catcher.
Before his baseball career, Schallock served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, narrowly surviving the sinking of the USS Liscome Bay in 1943.
Schallock is remembered for his kindness, humor, and passion for baseball, leaving behind a legacy cherished by family, friends, and fans alike.