Ralph Wilson McCool (October 28, 1918 – July 21, 2011) was an American politician and military pilot from Maryland.
He was a member of the Maryland National Guard 29th Division Association and retired with the rank of brevet colonel.
He was appointed to replace Guy Johnson as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County.
In his 80s, McCool made tandem jumps from 14,000 feet, gaining him a reputation with the United States Parachute Association.
[1][5] They had three sons, Geoffrey Edward, Ralph Wilson II and Findlay McCabe.