Thomas Edwin Drake[1] (December 5, 1930 – February 2, 2017) was an American attorney, professional wrestler, politician, and member of the athletic staff of legendary football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.

Raised in the Great Depression after his father died when Drake was only six years old, he attended public schools in Cullman County.

Along the way, Drake wrestled or partnered with many of the sport's greatest legends, including Gorgeous George, Lou Thesz, Bearcat Brown, Tojo Yamamoto and Len Rossi.

His grandfather, Jasper Newton "Butler" Powell, an attorney as well, was sought out for assistance in jury selection by both the prosecution and defense in the infamous Scottsboro Boys trial.

Invited to be a contestant on the popular 1970s game show What's My Line?, the celebrity panel was challenged to guess Drake's "other" occupation, after being informed he was both an attorney, farmer and legislator.