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Firpo Wilcox

Nickname: Chief

Height: 6' 0"

Weight: 205 lbs.

From: Bixby, OK

Birthday: Dec 21st

Aliases: John Wilcox

Feds Worked For: Al Haft Sports (IL/OH), Atlantic Athletic Commission (MA), Daro, Inc. (CA), Gulf Athletic Club (TX), Harry Light Wrestling Office (MI), Jack Curley Promotions (NY/DC), Jack Pfefer Promotions (CA), M & M Promotions (TX), Mississippi Valley Sports Club (MO), Ray Fabiani Sports, Inc. (MA/PA)

Other Facts: -Real name was John Harrison Wilcox
-Played football for Kendall College and the University of Oklahoma. He also competed at wrestling at OU.
-Played as a tackle in the National Football League for the Buffalo Rangers and the Staten Island Stapletons. He appeared in 12 games and started in 11 of them.
-Served in the US military during World War 2.
-After wrestling, he worked in the Oil industry in Oklahoma.
-Passed away August 2, 1962 at the age of 60