MLB's oldest living player has passed away.
He was the last survivor of the Indians' last WS winner in 1948.The Indians predeceased him by 2 days.
He was one of 4 players left who played during WWII,the remaining 3 are all Brooklyn Dodgers.
He played for 7 of the 8 AL teams in existence during his career,missing only the Red Sox.
The oldest living Yankee now becomes Art Schallock at 97.He was mostly a back of the bullpen guy in the early 50's.
The current oldest living player is now 100 year old George Elder(seems fitting),a one season Brownie after WWII.His eldest brother was a DB for Notre Dame.In 1929,he went 100 yards after intercepting a pass vs Army at Yankee Stadium,giving the Irish a 7-0 win.
He was the last survivor of the Indians' last WS winner in 1948.The Indians predeceased him by 2 days.
He was one of 4 players left who played during WWII,the remaining 3 are all Brooklyn Dodgers.
He played for 7 of the 8 AL teams in existence during his career,missing only the Red Sox.
The oldest living Yankee now becomes Art Schallock at 97.He was mostly a back of the bullpen guy in the early 50's.
The current oldest living player is now 100 year old George Elder(seems fitting),a one season Brownie after WWII.His eldest brother was a DB for Notre Dame.In 1929,he went 100 yards after intercepting a pass vs Army at Yankee Stadium,giving the Irish a 7-0 win.