he was the oldest living ex-MLB player, George Elder dead at 101...he was a Marine & WWII Veteran before turning pro at 26

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The St Louis Browns Fan Club announced that with the death of George Elder, the oldest living former baseball player at the age of 101, leaving just three surviving members of that team (1902-53)namely Frank Saucier, Ed Mickelson and Billy Hunter.

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

George Elder Stats | Baseball-Reference.com

Career: 0 HR, .250 BA, 2 RBI, PH/PR/LF, Browns 1949, b:L/t:R, born in KY 1921

www.baseball-reference.com

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

The St Louis Browns Fan Club announced that with the death of George Elder, the oldest living former baseball player at the age of 101, leaving just three surviving members of that team (1902-53)namely Frank Saucier, Ed Mickelson and Billy Hunter.

Who took his place?

 

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Who took his place?

Now Art Schallock who played with the Yankees will take the spot.