Frank G. McCormick (November 5, 1894 – March 24, 1976) was the first South Dakotan to play professional football. He played from 1920 until 1921, with the Akron Pros and the Cincinnati Celts of the American Professional Football Association (the league changed the name to the National Football League in 1922). Originally a guard, Frank was made a wingback by the Pros. He won an AFPA championship with Akron in 1920.[citation needed]