Oldest former major leaguer turns 100 today

[fan_since79]

I thought he deserved his own thread.

Happy Birthday, Art Schallock!

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/nation-world/baseballs-oldest-living-major-leaguer-art-schallock-turns-100/507-02e7dae0-fe9b-4791-9405-f689c4220b33?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1NMkVDwytQjxeGUGIlRZ3Szf7jer7Olwkv8Uajg-XUdZDI_WZCCo8f5Ps_aem_AdN00NLxd4QQikd4QDTtpB4uKP7maHgTDg5MwOmpYgRIK_ICPw8FOG8GzTCOcAQUZptym5cwEC1Wq7ZEMEsbqC1j

[fan_since79]

[T.G.]

I thought Pujols was the oldest.

[Angel Oracle]

Bobby Shantz is 17 months away.

[Duren, Duren]

Bobby Shantz. 5'6", 139 pounds. That's why all references to him were about "little Bobby Shantz " 

But looking at the record books, he was quite an effective left handed pitcher. 16 years MLB career, 1949-1964. 1952 A.L. MVP. Went 24-7 with a 2.48 ERA on the Philly A's. Later on he was a useful reliever on some pennant winning Yankee teams. 

From what I've read in old magazines and seen in a few videos clips he relied on slow breaking stuff and was best against left handed hitters.

Good luck finding many pitchers today who can play 16 years. Of course the financial incentives was important in the old days while many  current pitchers can retire comfortably in half a dozen years or so. 

 

[cals]

Pretty sure he posts conspiracy theories on our politics board. 

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Who is the oldest AW?  Bruce?