Merullo, final player from Cubs '45 Series, dies

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CHICAGO -- Lennie Merullo, who had been the oldest living former Chicago Cubs player, died Saturday at the age of 98.

The Cubs announced Merullo's passing in a statement but did not reveal any details of his death.