Geronimo

What was the predecessor to the term "Geronimo!"? Like, before there was a person named Geronimo was there just some other kinda crazy guy whose name people would shout? Just yelling "Bob!!!!!" before leaping off a cliff or "Kyle!!!!" as they charge a pack of wild three-toed sloths?

Oh and Happy Thanksgiving y'all. Feel free to yell "George!!!!" and attac the pies.