Q: In 1910, this pitcher had a 20-4 record and helped the Chicago Cubs win the National League pennant. He also pitched a seven inning no-hitter that year against the St. Louis Cardinals. It was the second game of a double header and both teams had agreed to end the game at 5 PM so they could catch their trains. Unfortunately in 1991 MLB changed the definition of a no-hitter and his was not recognized. He finished his career with the New York Yankees and gave up Babe Ruth's first hit (double). He was the first of three Yankees (Munson and Lidle) who died during their careers when he passed away from lung cancer in 1916.
Who was he?
A: Leonard "King" Cole
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