Art Schallock, the oldest living former AL/NL player and a World War II veteran whose debut with the Yankees sent Mickey Mantle to the Minors, died on Thursday. He was 100 years old. His death was announced by Cogir of Sonoma Plaza,

Art Schallock, the oldest living Major League Baseball player and a World War II veteran, has died. He was 100. Schallock pitched in 58 games with the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles from 1951-55.

Art Schallock, a former pitcher for the New York Yankees, has died at age 100. Prior to his death, he was the oldest living former major leaguer.