Born: March 17, 1899
Died: November 5, 1970
Chicago Cubs (1926-1941)
All-time Cubs leader in wins with 201. In his 16 year career with the Cubs, Root's record was 201-156.
Led the NL in Wins with 26 in 1927
He appeared in 4 World Series with the Cubs (1929, 1932, 1935, 1938).
Top Ten in various pitching categories
5-time in ERA (1926, 1929, 1933, 1935, 1938)
6-time in Wins (1926-1927, 1929-1932)