Houston Harris[1] (July 10, 1924 – January 20, 1998)[1] was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Bobo Brazil.

[3][5] Houston Harris was born on July 10, 1924, in Little Rock, Arkansas, but later lived in East St. Louis, Illinois, and Benton Harbor, Michigan.

[1][6] His father died when he was seven years old, which resulted in him doing odd jobs such as working on a local fruit farm for fifty cents a container.

[9] Brazil's first recorded match was on March 29, 1948, in Benton Harbor, wrestling as "Houston Harris, The Black Panther" against Armand Myers to a 30-minute draw.

"[8] Finding success in Detroit, Brazil developed a fanbase among both the black and white populace with his modesty and stylish dress and professionalism, making him a big draw and an appealing babyface to both races of fans.

Brazil also once wrestled Bill Miller to a draw,[14] and challenged Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship in a battle of two top babyface competitors.

On October 9, 1970, Brazil and El Mongol defeated Mr. Ito and The Great Ota in the first racially mixed match in Atlanta history.