John Dale Wilcox (born March 15, 1938) is an American former professional football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Wilcox was small for a defensive end, drafted late by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1960.
Rather than return to the team, Wilcox decided to retire, citing the small salary ($7,500) and the toil it might have taken on his body.
After a few stints at high schools in Portland and Boise, he arrived at Whitman College in 1967.
He served as an assistant coach at Whitman College from 1967 to 1975, as they won a share of the conference title.