Peter Ernest Naktenis (June 12, 1914 – August 1, 2007) was a

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who played for the

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(1936) and

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(1939). Listed at , , Naktenis batted and threw left-handed. He was born in

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. In a two-season career, Naktenis posted a 0–1 record with 19

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s and a 10.72

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in 10 games pitched. An alumnus of

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, Naktenis died in Singer Island, Florida, at the age of 93. At the time of his death, he was recognized as one of the oldest living MLB players.

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