Joe Guyon was an American Indian from the Chippewa Tribe who played professional football with the Canton Bulldogs in 1919. (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame)

Joe Guyon was an American Indian from the Chippewa Tribe who played professional football with the Canton Bulldogs in 1919. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

Joe Guyon autographs a souvenir football after he was inducted into the National Professional Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Sept. 17, 1966. At right is John McNally, inducted in 1963, who accepted a posthumous award for Walt Kiesling. (Associated Press)

Joe Guyon, a Native American of the Chippewa Nation, who played professional football with the Canton Bulldogs is shown in the 1920s. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

1922 Oorang Indians team photo. Team included: Jim Thorpe (second row, center) and Joe Guyon. The team was sponsored by the Oorang Aierdale Dog Kennels of LaRue, Ohio. (National Football League)