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.

Former New York Yankees pitcher Art Schallock, who famously replaced Mickey Mantle on the team in 1951, died on March 6 at age 100. He would have been 101 in April, and was the oldest living major leaguer up until his death.

Art Schallock, a former Yankee who had been the oldest living retired major leaguer, has died, MLB announced Saturday. Schallock would have turned 101 in April. Schallock, a lefty, pitched for the

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.