Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE players (first_name VARCHAR, country_code VARCHAR, birth_date VARCHAR)
### Question:
Find the first name and country code of the oldest player.
### Answer:
SELECT first_name, country_code FROM players ORDER BY birth_date LIMIT 1