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New York Times
09-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Art Schallock, Oldest Surviving Major Leaguer, Dies at 100
Art Schallock, the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher of the 1950s who had been the oldest living former major leaguer, died on Thursday in Sonoma, Calif. He was 100. His death was confirmed by his family. When the Yankees sent 19-year-old Mickey Mantle to the minors in 1951, they called up Schallock, who was making his major league debut. Pitching for five seasons in the majors, he appeared in 58 regular-season games, 14 of them as a starter. Arthur Lawrence Schallock was born in Mill Valley, Calif., near San Francisco, on April 25, 1924, the fourth child of Arthur and Alice Schallock. His father was a telephone and telegraph lineman. After pitching for high school and semipro teams, he served in the Navy during World War II as a radio operator on an aircraft carrier. The Brooklyn Dodgers signed him in 1946, and he pitched in their minor league system until they traded him to the Yankees in July 1951. He was a member of the Yankee teams that defeated the Dodgers in the 1952 and 1953 World Series, though he had only one postseason appearance: In Game 4 of the last of those matchups, he allowed one run in two innings. 'I roomed with Yogi Berra and he knew all the hitters on each team,' he once said. 'Besides that, I had to run down to the lobby and get his funny books. Every morning.' The Orioles obtained Schallock off waivers in May 1955. He had a career record of 6-7, with an earned run average of 4.02 and 77 strikeouts Schallock's family was struck by tragedy one night in March 1973 when a man who was an outpatient at a mental institution invaded the home of his brother Melvin; Melvin's wife, Ruth; and the couple's son, Daniel, in Mill Valley, Calif. The man set the house on fire and killed all of them with shotgun blasts. Last April, the Yankees honored Schallock on his birthday when they sent him a team jersey signed by the players. A list of Schallock's survivors was not immediately available. His wife, Donna, died in 2023. For all his fortitude, Schallock did not set a record for longevity in professional baseball. The pitcher Si Simmons of the Lincoln Giants of the Negro leagues lived to 111, and the Yankee pitcher Red Hoff reached 107.
USA Today
09-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Art Schallock, MLB's oldest-living player, dies at 100
Art Schallock, MLB's oldest-living player, dies at 100 We are saddened to learn of the passing of Art Schallock, who we celebrated last year on his 100th birthday. Mr. Schallock pitched for the Yankees and Orioles from 1951-55. He was MLB's oldest-living player and would have turned 101 next month. — MLB (@MLB) March 9, 2025 Art Schallock, a World War II veteran who collected three World Series rings pitching with the New York Yankees in the 1950s, has died at 100. Schallock had been MLB's oldest-living player since 2022. "We are saddened to learn of the passing of Art Schallock, who we celebrated last year on his 100th birthday," the league announced in a social media post on Saturday. Schallock would have turned 101 next month. Schallock pitched for the Yankees (1951-55) and Baltimore Orioles (1955) during his MLB career. The left-hander won three World Series rings with the Yankees in 1951, 1952 and 1953, although he only appeared in one World Series game, in 1953. Schallock appeared in 58 career games (14 starts), allowing 199 hits, 76 earned runs and 11 home runs, while recording 77 strikeouts in 170.1 total innings pitched. "I had a great career; I can't complain. I played with some of the best that ever played and I have three World Series rings," Schallock said during a 2019 interview with "This Great Game" (TGG). "Sure, playing in the majors was stressful at times, but overall I loved every minute of it and I always look back fondly.' Born on April 25, 1924 in Mill Valley, California, Schallock played baseball, golf and tennis at Tamalpais High School. After graduating, Schallock was drafted in 1943 and served in the U.S. Navy as a radio operator aboard the USS Coral Sea. "I was two weeks out of high school when they drafted me. I went in the Navy and I didn't see a baseball for three years," Schallock told TGG. Schallock attended Marin Junior College after he was discharged from the Navy and went on to get signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1946. He pitched for various minor league teams before the Dodgers traded him to the Yankees on July 12, 1951. Schallock made his major league debut for the Yankees four days later on July 16, 1951. To do so, the Yankees optioned Mickey Mantle to the minors to free up a roster spot. 'To get on the Yankees' roster, they had to send someone down and it turned out to be Mickey Mantle," Schallock said in 2019. "He came back quickly, but for many years Mickey and I would joke about it. ... Later, when I was pitching for the Orioles, he hit a monster home run against me and smiled all around the bases.' Schallock became MLB's oldest-living player in July 2022 following the death of George Elder. Pitcher Bill Greason (DOB: 9/3/1924) is now the oldest-living former player at 100. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
Boston Globe
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Art Schallock, a three-time champion with the ‘50s Yankees and the oldest living major leaguer, dies at 100
'A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Art lived a remarkable life, from serving his country in World War II to achieving his dream of playing Major League Baseball. As a pitcher for the New York Yankees, he was part of a historic era in the sport, contributing to multiple World Series championships. Beyond baseball, Art was known for his kindness, humor, and deep appreciation for the people around him. He lived a life filled with cherished friendships, family, and a passion for the sport that defined much of his journey.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up When New York optioned the then-19-year-old Mantle to Triple A in 1951, Schallock got his shot in the major leagues at age 27. He and Yogi Berra were roommates, and Schallock was the one who picked up Berra's daily delivery of 'funnies,' as they called them. Advertisement The Bay Area native went to Tamalpais High in Mill Valley, then College of Marin before becoming the 10,823rd major league player when he debuted on July 16, 1951. He pitched 2⅔ innings for the Yankees that day at Detroit, then earned his first career win one month later at Washington. In a five-year big league career primarily with the Yankees, Schallock (shown in 1955) went 6-7 with a 4.02 ERA over 58 games. Harry Harris/Associated Press The lefty won three World Series rings from 1951-53, although he only pitched in the '53 Series, retiring Brooklyn's Jackie Robinson during a two-inning outing in Game 4. 'That was quite a thrill, quite a thrill playing with those guys,' Schallock told The Associated Press last year in an interview ahead of his 100th birthday. 'I roomed with Yogi Berra when I got up there and he knew all the hitters. We went over all the hitters on each team. Besides that, I had to run down to the lobby and get his funny books. Every morning. Yogi knew all the hitters, how to pitch to them, whether it's low, high or whatever, he knew how to pitch to them. And I had to learn from him.' Advertisement Serving for the US Navy in the Pacific Ocean during World War II after enlisting in 1942, Schallock narrowly escaped harm when the neighboring aircraft carrier USS Liscome Bay was sunk by a Japanese torpedo in November 1943 and 644 were killed — accounting for the majority of the casualties in the Battle of Makin. 'I never thought I would get back to the highest level. I wanted to play baseball, yes,' he said during the interview last year. 'I did it in junior college. In those years, the Bay Area was full of baseball. When I say full of baseball, semi-pros. Every town had a team.' In a five-year big league career primarily with the Yankees before finishing with Baltimore in 1955, Schallock went 6-7 with a 4.02 ERA over 58 games with 14 starts spanning 170⅓ innings. He struck out 77 batters. Schallock was born on April 25, 1924, in Mill Valley outside San Francisco. His age didn't set a record: Negro Leagues pitcher Si Simmons of the 1926 New York Lincoln Giants lived to 111. Another ex-Yankees pitcher, Red Hoff, reached 107. 'The community at Cogir of Sonoma Plaza is deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved resident, Arthur 'Art' Schallock, on March 6, 2025,' the facility said in a statement. 'At the age of 100, Art was a cherished member of our community, bringing warmth, humor, and an inspiring life story to all who had the privilege of knowing him.' Advertisement
Fox Sports
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Former pitcher Schallock, who once replaced Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster, has died
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Art Schallock, a left-handed pitcher who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer, has died. He was 100, having celebrated with a big birthday party when he became a centenarian last spring. His assisted living home announced Saturday that Schallock died Thursday, also providing confirmation from the family. 'He passed away peacefully in his loving care community in Sonoma, California, at the age of 100. He would have been 101 in April,' the family said. 'A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Art lived a remarkable life, from serving his country in World War II to achieving his dream of playing Major League Baseball. As a pitcher for the New York Yankees, he was part of a historic era in the sport, contributing to multiple World Series championships. Beyond baseball, Art was known for his kindness, humor, and deep appreciation for the people around him. He lived a life filled with cherished friendships, family, and a passion for the sport that defined much of his journey.' When New York optioned the then-19-year-old Mantle to Triple-A in 1951, Schallock got his shot in the major leagues at age 27. He and Yogi Berra were roommates and Schallock was the one who picked up Berra's daily delivery of 'funnies' as they called them. The Bay Area native went to Tamalpais High in Mill Valley then College of Marin before becoming the 10,823rd major league player when he debuted on July 16, 1951. He pitched 2 2/3 innings for the Yankees that day at Detroit, then earned his first career win one month later at Washington. The lefty won three World Series rings from 1951-53, although he only pitched in the '53 Series, retiring Brooklyn's Jackie Robinson during a two-inning outing in Game 4. "That was quite a thrill, quite a thrill playing with those guys,' Schallock told The Associated Press last year in an interview ahead of his 100th birthday. 'I roomed with Yogi Berra when I got up there and he knew all the hitters. We went over all the hitters on each team. Besides that, I had to run down to the lobby and get his funny books. Every morning. Yogi knew all the hitters, how to pitch to them, whether it's low, high or whatever, he knew how to pitch to them. And I had to learn from him.' Serving for the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Ocean during World War II after enlisting in 1942, Schallock narrowly escaped harm when the neighboring aircraft carrier USS Liscome Bay was sunk by a Japanese torpedo in November 1943 and 644 were killed — accounting for the majority of the casualties in the Battle of Makin. 'I never thought I would get back to the highest level. I wanted to play baseball, yes,' he said during the interview last year. 'I did it in junior college. In those years, the Bay Area was full of baseball. When I say full of baseball, semi-pros. Every town had a team.' Over a five-year big league career primarily with the Yankees before finishing with Baltimore in 1955, Schallock went 6-7 with a 4.02 ERA over 58 games with 14 starts spanning 170 1/3 innings. He struck out 77 batters. Schallock was born on April 25, 1924, in Mill Valley outside San Francisco. His age didn't set a record: Negro Leagues pitcher Si Simmons of the 1926 New York Lincoln Giants lived to 111, while another ex-Yankees pitcher, Red Hoff, reached 107. 'The community at Cogir of Sonoma Plaza is deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved resident, Arthur 'Art' Schallock, on March 6, 2025,' the facility said in a statement. 'At the age of 100, Art was a cherished member of our community, bringing warmth, humor, and an inspiring life story to all who had the privilege of knowing him.' ___ AP MLB: recommended in this topic
Washington Post
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Former pitcher Schallock, who once replaced Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster, has died
SAN FRANCISCO — Art Schallock, a left-handed pitcher who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer, has died. He was 100, having celebrated with a big birthday party when he became a centenarian last spring. His assisted living home announced Saturday that Schallock died Thursday, also providing confirmation from the family. 'He passed away peacefully in his loving care community in Sonoma, California, at the age of 100. He would have been 101 in April,' the family said. 'A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Art lived a remarkable life, from serving his country in World War II to achieving his dream of playing Major League Baseball. As a pitcher for the New York Yankees, he was part of a historic era in the sport, contributing to multiple World Series championships. Beyond baseball, Art was known for his kindness, humor, and deep appreciation for the people around him. He lived a life filled with cherished friendships, family, and a passion for the sport that defined much of his journey.' When New York optioned the then-19-year-old Mantle to Triple-A in 1951, Schallock got his shot in the major leagues at age 27. He and Yogi Berra were roommates and Schallock was the one who picked up Berra's daily delivery of 'funnies' as they called them. The Bay Area native went to Tamalpais High in Mill Valley then College of Marin before becoming the 10,823rd major league player when he debuted on July 16, 1951. He pitched 2 2/3 innings for the Yankees that day at Detroit, then earned his first career win one month later at Washington. The lefty won three World Series rings from 1951-53, although he only pitched in the '53 Series, retiring Brooklyn's Jackie Robinson during a two-inning outing in Game 4. 'That was quite a thrill, quite a thrill playing with those guys,' Schallock told The Associated Press last year in an interview ahead of his 100th birthday. 'I roomed with Yogi Berra when I got up there and he knew all the hitters. We went over all the hitters on each team. Besides that, I had to run down to the lobby and get his funny books. Every morning. Yogi knew all the hitters, how to pitch to them, whether it's low, high or whatever, he knew how to pitch to them. And I had to learn from him.' Serving for the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Ocean during World War II after enlisting in 1942, Schallock narrowly escaped harm when the neighboring aircraft carrier USS Liscome Bay was sunk by a Japanese torpedo in November 1943 and 644 were killed — accounting for the majority of the casualties in the Battle of Makin. 'I never thought I would get back to the highest level. I wanted to play baseball, yes,' he said during the interview last year. 'I did it in junior college. In those years, the Bay Area was full of baseball. When I say full of baseball, semi-pros. Every town had a team.' Over a five-year big league career primarily with the Yankees before finishing with Baltimore in 1955, Schallock went 6-7 with a 4.02 ERA over 58 games with 14 starts spanning 170 1/3 innings. He struck out 77 batters. Schallock was born on April 25, 1924, in Mill Valley outside San Francisco. His age didn't set a record: Negro Leagues pitcher Si Simmons of the 1926 New York Lincoln Giants lived to 111, while another ex-Yankees pitcher, Red Hoff, reached 107. 'The community at Cogir of Sonoma Plaza is deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved resident, Arthur 'Art' Schallock, on March 6, 2025,' the facility said in a statement. 'At the age of 100, Art was a cherished member of our community, bringing warmth, humor, and an inspiring life story to all who had the privilege of knowing him.' ___ AP MLB:
