Art Schallock, Former Yankees Pitcher and Oldest Major Leaguer, Dies at 100: 'A Remarkable Life'

Former New York Yankees pitcher Art Schallock in 1955.Photo:AP Photo/Harry Harris AP Photo/Harry Harris Art Schallock, a former pitcher for the New York Yankees, has died at age 100. Prior to his death, he was the oldest living former major leaguer. The retired athlete and Navy veteran, who memorably replacedMickey Mantleon the Yankees in 1951, died on Thursday, March 6, according to theAssociated PressandMajor League Baseball(MLB). His family announced the news on Saturday, March 8.

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia Are 'Focused on Co-Parenting and Working Together,' Says His Lawyer

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia.Photo: MediaPunch/Shutterstock Artem Chigvintsevwill not speak out about his divorce fromNikki Garciaanytime soon, his attorney tells PEOPLE. Days after theDancing with the Starspro, 42, responded to theformer WWE star’s Wednesday, Sept. 11 divorce filing, his attorney, Ilona Antonyan, tells PEOPLE, “At this time, Mr. Chigvintsev will not comment on any pending proceeding.” “The parties are focused on co-parenting and working together for the best interests of their son,” says Antonyan, referring to their 4-year-oldMatteo.

Artem Chigvintsev Made 911 Call Accusing Nikki Garcia of Throwing Shoes at Him Before His Arrest

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia.Photo:Getty(2)In a 911 call made just before his arrest earlier this week on suspicion of domestic violence, a dispatcher states thatArtem ChigvintsevaccusedNikki Garciaof throwing shoes at him.On Sunday, Sept. 1,TMZpublished audio of the 911 call, made on Thursday, Aug. 29, in which a dispatcher states that theDancing with the Starspro, 42, alleged that Garcia, 40, had thrown shoes at him. He also requested medical assistance.In the clip of the 911 call, the dispatcher can be heard saying that the call “initially came in as requesting medical, but now he is stating he got into an argument with his wife and his wife threw shoes at RP [reporting party],” per TMZ.

Artem Chigvintsev Shoots Down ‘Incorrect’ Reports He Wants to Reconcile with Wife Nikki Garcia (Exclusive)

Artem Chigvintsev (L) and Nikki Garcia in December 2019.Photo:Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Artem Chigvintsevis setting the record straight on his future withNikki Garcia. Garcia, 40,filed for divorceafter two years of marriage in September, shortly after formerDancing with the Starspro Chigvintsev, 42,was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violenceon Aug. 29. He was released from custody the same day on $25,000 bail. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley announced her officedecided to decline to file criminal chargesagainst Chigvintsev.

Artem Chigvintsev Was Not the 'Primary Aggressor' in Domestic Violence Incident with Nikki Garcia, Claims Lawyer (Exclusive)

Artem Chigvintsev (L) and Nikki Garcia.Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Artem Chigvintsevis speaking out for the first time after his arrest on suspicion of domestic violence. In a lengthy statement to PEOPLE on Wednesday, Sept. 25, Chigvintsev revealed how he’s been doing after it was announced he wouldnot be facing criminal chargesfor his arrest on suspicion of domestic violence on Aug. 29. The formerDancing with the Starspro said he is now focusing on his son Matteo, whom he shares with estranged wifeNikki Garcia, as he attempts to move forward from the incident.