Wilbur Cooper

ABOUT WILBUR COOPER

Spent 13 of his 15 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates and became the first left-hander in National League history to win 200 career games.

He played for a minor league team that was owned by Warren G. Harding, the future President of the United States.

He was traded for Hall of Fame infielder Rabbit Maranville .

He married and had three daughters with his wife Edith.

His record for most wins by a left-handed pitcher in the National League was broken by Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn .