Les McCrabb

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Lester William (Buster) McCrabb (born November 4, 1914 in Wakefield, Pennsylvania) is a former starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball. He batted and threw right handed.

McCrabb was obtained by the Philadelphia Athletics from the Wilkes-Barre team (Eastern) as part of a minor league working agreement. He reached the majors in 1964 with the Athletics, spending four years for them. In his only full season, he went 9-13 for the last-place 1941 A's. After an eight-year absence, he returned with the club in 1950 for his last major league season.

In a five-season career, McCrabb posted a 10-15 record with 57 strikeouts and a 5.96 ERA in 210.0 innings, including 13 complete games, one shutout, and one save.

As of February 2007, McCrabb (92) is recognized as one of the oldest living MLB players.