MLB's oldest living player celebrates 100th birthday

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Art Schallock, the oldest living former MLB player, celebrated his 100th birthday on April 25, 2024. 

Schallock, a left-handed player, pitched 58 games with the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles over his MLB career back in the 1950s, according to MLB.com. He spent five years with the league. 

"Those were some great times," Schallock said of his years with the league, per MLB.com. 

Art Schallock, a former MLB player, is the league's oldest living man. He celebrated his milestone 100th birthday on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Wendy Cornejo, Cogir on Napa Road via AP)

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"Hard to believe I’m hitting 100, but looking back on my life, I’m grateful for the experiences I’ve had."

In 1942, Schallock enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II, according to The Associated Press. 

After he left the service, he went to junior college and pitched for a couple of years. Schallock then played semi-pro in San Francisco before signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He trained with their Triple-A Montreal Royals affiliate, according to MLB.com. 

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He played for Dodgers affiliates until 1951, when he was called up by the New York Yankees. He was 19 years old when he joined the major leagues, taking Mickey Mantle's roster spot, though Mantle came back to the team in 1952, until 1968, when he retired. 

Art Schallock spent most of his time in professional baseball playing for the New York Yankees as a left-handed pitcher. (Wendy Cornejo, Cogir on Napa Road via AP)

"That was quite a thrill, quite a thrill