Art Schallock, who played as a left-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees, has passed away at the age of 100. He was the oldest living former major leaguer and celebrated his centennial last spring. Schallock left a legacy not just through baseball, where he was part of historic World Series teams, but also through service in World War II. Known for his kindness and humor, he maintained cherished relationships throughout his life. He debuted in MLB in 1951 and played a significant role, particularly noted for pitching in the 1953 World Series.
Art lived a remarkable life, from serving his country in World War II to achieving his dream of playing Major League Baseball.
He was part of a historic era in the sport, contributing to multiple World Series championships.
That was quite a thrill, quite a thrill playing with those guys," Schallock told The Associated Press last year in an interview.
He passed away peacefully in his loving care community in Sonoma, California, at the age of 100.
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