Art Schallock, a former pitcher for the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, passed away at the age of 100. He made his major league debut in 1951, stepping in for Mickey Mantle. Over five seasons, he played in 58 games, contributing to the Yankees' victories in the 1952 and 1953 World Series, though his postseason appearances were limited. Born in Mill Valley, California, Schallock had a varied career, including a stint in the Navy during World War II and a tragic personal life marked by family loss in 1973.
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.
Art 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.
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.
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.
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