John Harrison "Firpo" Wilcox (December 21, 1901 – August 2, 1962) was an American football player and professional wrestler.
[2][3] He also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a tackle for the Buffalo Rangers in 1926 and Staten Island Stapletons in 1930.
[1] After retiring from football, he worked as a professional wrestler in the late 1920s and 1930s.
[2] He was billed as an "Oklahoma Indian" (sometimes as "Chief Firpo Wilcox") during his wrestling career.
[4][5] He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II.