Canadian Hall of Fame Current subscribers click here to continue reading. Slaughter, Gino Hernandez, and Greg Valentine, to name a few. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [9] He was awaiting a kidney transplant[8] when he suffered a stroke and died of complications from diabetes and kidney failure on April 18, 2002 in Houston, Texas. I happened to be at the right place at the right time, and we had a great staff. Wahoo takes on Colone Debeers. ended tragically by the October 1975 plane crash that ended the career of Valentine and There have been local and even national legends. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Greg is a wrestling historian and avid collector of wrestling results and memorabilia. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Juice Robinson, Evil Uno and ROH Women's Champion Athena were all in action. AWA Wrestlerock, 1986. photo: youtube.com. Former wrestler David Isley explained in Wrestling Classics.com the kind of Some are flattering, others not so much. However, Slaters wild ways continued long after he left the ring, with some surprised he made it to the age of 67. Slater was accidentally shot by colleague Wahoo McDaniel after the Native American legend pistol-whipped a fan whod drawn a knife on wrestler Tommy Rich. There were also the stories of McDaniel throwing a soda machine off the second story dormitory at Oklahoma, and Funk even related a story of McDaniel bringing a blank pistol to a wrestling match. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm Wahoo McDaniel, who capitalized on his American Indian heritage as a football player and then a professional wrestler, died last Thursday at a hospital in Houston. 'We went out drinking in Buffalo, me and Wahoo and John Bramlett,' Kiick Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Try again later. There is a problem with your email/password. Dick Slater battles Ric Flair. "We knew we had to stop him to win the game," said former Abilene High quarterback and defensive back David Bourland, who is 74 now and sells real estate in Abilene. Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak is a long time Indy wrestling promoter/ manager/ wrestler based in North Carolina. Wahoo McDaniel: def. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He'd give you his last dime.". of us at PWBTS.com. As most readers know by now, wrestling legend Wahoo McDaniel died last week at Please reset your password. That byplay was part of McDaniels fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. His legend began to foster itself when he played youth baseball, but it was on the football field where it started to take on a life of its own. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. At the same time, Wahoo embarked on a pro wrestling career to supplement the lack of money back in the 1960s for pro football players. Ed "Wahoo" McDaniel, 63, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Houston, Texas. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. Eddie Guerrero's cause of death released, TNA Turning Point. Required fields are marked *. [5] One of his baseball coaches, particularly for his Pony League team, was George H. W. He wrestled until 1989. Dodson also has the honor of being the first high school trainer chosen to work the Olympic Games when he went to Munich in 1972. [10] The feud evolved into a tag feud with McDaniel and Paul Jones taking on Valentine and Ric Flair, who McDaniel met in the AWA. Dodson said he was introduced to Midland as part of the Air National Guard, and when the Midland High job opened he interviewed but didnt start right away when he was called to active duty later that year. Add to your scrapbook. Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. They were just two rough wrestlers who enjoyed beating the hell out of each other. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. SCW - Event @ Cowboys Nightlife Club in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. The younger McDaniel took the name as his own, using it as not only his ring name but . The promoter wanted him to play off his Native American heritage, thus he was given the moniker "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. Wahoo McDaniel died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. [9] He was also an avid golfer and hunter. To those who knew him, though, they say he touched more lives than he could count, and even a decade after his death, he is still talked about with reverence, and that he was an original, whose legend was incubated here in Midland. He was a standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and played professionally for eight years. Wonderful Orndorff. McDaniel's daughter Nicky Rowe told the Associated Press that the family will [10][6], McDaniel was married four times to three different women. [4][7] He then played for the Denver Broncos between 1961 and 1963. Luther Jacob Goodall (December 30, 1924 - February 21, 1972) was an American professional football player and wrestler, known by his ringname Luther Lindsay or Lindsey, who competed throughout the United States with the National Wrestling Alliance as well as international promotions such as All Japan Pro Wrestling, Joint Promotions and Stampede Wrestling. Karen is just one of several wives McDaniel had over the years, and, good or bad, his family is detailed, as well as his up and down relationships with his peers. . Nonetheless, he didnt regret his wrestling career, often speaking fondly of his time in the ring. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. Florida native Richard Van Slater showed his toughness wrestling and playing football at the University of Tampa, playing alongside future grappling great Paul Mr. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. [2] He became a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and was also a part of Wilkinson's Sooners football program, where he holds the record for the longest punt at 91 yards. According to one account, Slater was working with Sting in Bill Watts Mid-South Wrestling when he punched out a young Sting, dunking Stings head into a toilet for Stings alleged alliance with Dark Journey. However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: Robust, jolly, outspoken. Resend Activation Email. Health problems plagued Slater during the later years of his life and he was confined to a wheelchair. . Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. Share them in the comments section below. Verify and try again. "I'm not sure that with our linebackers, that (coach Chuck) Moser didn't tell them to tackle him whether he had the ball or not. "I knew he loved it and liked coming back there," said Cindi Blank, his youngest daughter who lives in Rowlett. McDaniel has three children, two daughters and a son, and his sister Margaret Smith, still lives in Midland. Bush, to a football career that began here in Midland, and finally in his long career as a professional wrestler, the stories about McDaniel are many and legendary. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. Even though Wahoo died in 2002, he seems to be a participant in the book because Karen was right there. If you want a good read about a wrestling legend and an American football hero, I highly recommend Wahoo by Karen McDaniel and John Cosper. Try again later. In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. [13] He also worked in independent shows until retiring in 1996. In 1977, Johnny Valentine's son Greg Valentine attacked McDaniel and broke his leg in an angle to establish Greg as Johnny's successor. Day of death: 18.04.2002 (at the age of 63) Cause of death: Nierenversagen Gender: male Height: 5' 11" (180 cm) Weight: 251 lbs (114 kg) Background in sports: Football, Ringen, Baseball Career Data Alter egos: Wahoo McDaniel Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Booker Beginning of in-ring career: 1961 End of in-ring career: 1996 He was a standout linebacker at the University of . Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. Boris Malenko: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. Anyone can read what you share. The book really captures the brutal relationship that Wahoo and Valentine forged and took around the territories from Florida to Texas to the Mid-Atlantic area. Those were just some of the stories that continued the folklore that followed McDaniel during his life. opposed to the many wrestlers of various ethnic ancestry that portrayed Native American .. Even outside of Midland he became a well-known high school superstar. It will leave you informed and maybe with a smile or a look of shock if you didnt know of the tale of Wahoo McDaniel already. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. York Jets, and a college career with the University of Oklahoma during the late 1950s. He also was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. This book also shines the light on Wahoo, and how he helped many young wrestlers, from Ric Flair to Magnum T.A. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. Throughout his career, Wahoo had notable feuds with Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Sgt. He never set down real roots anywhere.". This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. guess who?''. Bush. [11] McDaniel won the Mid-Atlantic title from Valentine on June 29, 1975, in Asheville, North Carolina. Home; Cards; PWI. well as others,' Csonka said. James Durbin/Reporter-Telegram, Wahoo McDaniel in 1959, Oklahoma starting left end, who kicked longest punt in nation in 1958, 91 yards against Iowa State. The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. McDaniel was born in Louisiana as the son of an oil patch welder and earned the nickname "Wahoo" because his father, Hugh, was "Big Wahoo." This account has been disabled. Wahoo was a tough son of a gun and never trusted any promoter when it came to money. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel (June 19, 1938 - April 18, 2002) was a Choctaw-Chickasaw Native American who achieved fame as a professional American football player and later as a professional wrestler. McDaniel, who was born in Bernice, Oklahoma, but raised in Midland, Texas, died in 2002 at age 63. He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Wahoo is well documented as a superior athlete on the gridiron, be it offense, defense and kicking. Between 1973 and 1974, McDaniel And Superstar would engage in numerous wrestling bouts in what was considered one of the AWA's top-drawing feuds of the 1970s. > Collectibles He is also the author of the Wahoo McDaniel Record Book: 1962-1996. Once described as the football Jets first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. Slater, who struggled with addiction and was arrested for a violent. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The funeral home has stated that the service is open to public and it is The money was so good in wrestling and allowed much more freedom and independence than in the football world, so it turned out to that the wrestling worlds gain was footballs loss. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Ed McDaniel Actor | World Wide Wrestling Ed "Chief Wahoo" McDaniel will always be recognized as one of the most influential Native American wrestlers of all time. However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. That was bigger than most people in those days. AEW Dynamite: Bryan Danielson is ready to fight for everything at Revolution, Hardwood reveals how MJF shunned Tully Blanchard, The final years and legacy of Seelie Samara, NWA POWERRR: Its a hard Knox life for Bully Ray, NXT: Dolin Shines as Hayes Makes his Case, MLW Underground: Hennigans cheapest, most rigged victory yet, Chris Jericho: I have zero interest in ever going back to WWE. White said he was probably more well-known in places such as Florida or North Carolina, where he wrestled, than in Midland. An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. Wahoo McDaniel, 63, a Wrestler and a Folk Hero for Fans of the Early Jets, https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/25/sports/wahoo-mcdaniel-63-a-wrestler-and-a-folk-hero-for-fans-of-the-early-jets.html. Try again later. > Books in pain, and can throw those stiff chops and punches againamazing everyone that's "He was the toughest son of (a gun) that I knew, and also, if you could believe this, at the very same time he was one of the nicest people you could run across," said longtime friend and former professional wrestler Dory Funk Jr. "He had a heart of gold, but at the same time if you crossed him he'd fight you at the drop of a hat. Born Ed McDaniel, the legendary wrestler actually got his name from his father, who was an avid fisherman and was nicknamed "Big Wahoo," after the wahoo fish. "He was bigger than life. The Destination opens for 2023 season, JC BASEBALL: Chaps suffer first loss after DH split with NCTC, JC MENS BASKETBALL: Chaps can end postseason drought against SPC, Hikers may encounter temporary closures at Big Bend, Region 18 Education Service Center hosts school safety summit. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". Posted by Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak | Feb 21, 2022, There have been a lot of books written about pro wrestlers, some by the wrestlers themselves, some by writers without much knowledge of wrestling, and some by wrestling historians. Wahoo began splitting his time between football and wrestling, eventually transitioning to wrestling full time by the late 60s. Some of these bouts included Indian Strap Matches and also tag team matches which pitted McDaniel and The Crusher against Superstar and Ivan Koloff. to Sam Houston. He was a popular wrestler in the . Danielson said he hasn't even discussed the idea with Khan yet. Region 18 Education Service Center hosted a free event to discuss the challenges of keeping our District 2-6A baseball coaches wont have to make serious strategical decisions at the Tournament Small Bites: Jimmy Ts Drive Thru remains community staple, Council calls for fast-tracking traffic light on Andrews Highway, Midland Crime Stoppers offering cash reward in 1995 cold case. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [4], McDaniel began his career as a professional football player in 1960, playing for the Houston Oilers during their inaugural AFL Championship-winning season. About McDaniel: McDaniel led the Bulldogs to a combined record 15-5 in his seasons as a two-way star for Midland High in 1954 and 1955. I think I lived in 14 different homes growing up. We have set your language to McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. The Internet Wrestling Database. He was 63. ", He grabbed headlines nearly every time he played, and one player in a book about the Abilene High teams said McDaniel would come through the line with a "war whoop.". [2][3] After he was traded to the New York Jets in 1964,[9] McDaniel began wrestling for Vincent J. McMahon's World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). McDaniel was on. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : Ring Name(s): Wahoo McDaniel: WWWF matches wrestled by Wahoo McDaniel . A lot of times they didn't tackle him, and they'd hit him and (get dragged) five yards before they could get him down. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. Slater had several brothers and sisters and one daughter. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. No BS. Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. and all I'm thinking is, `I'm a rookie and I can't afford to miss curfew.' At a time when sensibilities about ethnicity were not as pronounced as they are today, McDaniel himself, news media representatives, teammates and fans readily spoke about his being on the warpath or wanting more wampum in contract disputes. This angle is particularly remembered for a follow-up interview weeks later with Flair and Valentine throwing change at McDaniel, and Valentine asking him if he needed a custom-made wheelchair for his fat body. Edward McDaniel was cremated. He died in 2002 of complications from diabetes. appropriate to send flowers. What's that going to be at Pagosa Shopping Center? may have found a path, and Miz finds a social media superstar partner. NWAs official Twitter account noted that Slater died from heart complications. Christian vs. For most of the period from the late 1930s through the mid-1960s, that man was Lou Thesz. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. more of this I can stand. CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at 2508 North Big Spring Street, Midland, Texas Wahoo! Try again later. > Music [10] Valentine originally won the title on June 11, 1977, with McDaniel regaining it in Raleigh, North Carolina two months later. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M subscribers Subscribe to Title Match http://YouTube.com/TitleMatchWrestling?sub_confirmation=1Back in the 1970s, one of the biggest angles in wrestling happened when Greg Valentine broke Wahoo McDaniel's leg on TV. At this time, A.F.L. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 3. McDaniel is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks. He married his wife Gayle in 1963 and they have two daughters, and have four grandchildren. Dykes went on to a successful career at Texas Tech where was the head coach from 1986-99. Wahoo McDaniel, who capitalized on his American Indian heritage as a football player and then a professional wrestler, died last Thursday at a hospital in Houston. Your email address will not be published. [2][6][8], McDaniel's health started to deteriorate in the mid-1990s,[6] which led to his retirement in 1996, and he eventually lost both kidneys in 2000. Hobbs has earned a TNT Championship match that will take place on next week's Dynamite. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. And this weekend was a chance for those who didn't know him to find out who he was, and for those who did know him to remember some old stories. McDaniel became a popular figure on the wrestling circuit. McDaniel being inducted into the Midland ISD Athletics Hall of Legends this weekend is sort of the culmination of a campaign by some in Midland to bring recognition to him for his exploits both in Midland and the rest of his career. Learn more about merges. [3][4] He has four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren from Dustin (Vayda and Bo Wayne) and Brittany through Nikki and twins, Morgan and Taylor, through Cindi. The tag team match has been building for a few weeks. ). Lord Charles Montague (c) & The Great Malenko (c) 2 out of 3 falls Tag Match: NWA American Tag Team Titles (title change) To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. Recruited by wrestler Mike Graham, Slater (like many athletes) heard the siren call of quick cash and entered the squared circle. I only saw McDaniel only a few times live, including at one of the first Valentine. Get the occasional email with the latest wrestling tributes and memorials, Search by ring name, real name, cause of death, organization, time period (2000s, etc) or specific year, WWE Hall of Famer Ravishing Rick Rude was an amazing individual in and out of the ring. [9] He was awaiting a kidney transplant [8] when he suffered a stroke and died of complications from diabetes and kidney failure on April 18, 2002 in Houston, Texas. cremate McDaniel's body and scatter the ashes over a lake near Del Rio, Texas, once a > Career Records That was kind of neat., Bishop on playing for former Lee coach Jim Acree: Being a starter, coach Acree was such a motivation for me and I was really blessed to have him as a coach during those formative years in high school.. A system error has occurred. In 2018, with the help of Mark James, I put together the Wahoo McDaniel Record Book, which included a few of the stories and anecdotes in this book but really barely scratched the surface into the career and inner workings of the man, the myth and the legend of Wahoo McDaniel and it was mainly wrestling, little football. Funk said McDaniel would be a big draw even today, and even if he tried he could never be a "heel," the wrestling term for the bad guy. e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com). It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. "He was a good father, and he loved his two little girls, and later in his life he had a son," White said. He was athletically gifted, but was also a great promoter for himself both in football and in wrestling, and also had a reputation for doing some wild things that sometimes got him in trouble. [6] With his first wife, Monta Rae, he had two daughters, Nikki, born in June 1963 and living in Houston and Cindi, born in October 1965 and living in Azle, Texas. He still holds the university's record for the longest punt, 91 yards. Crockett/WCW shows at the Philadelphia Civic Center. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. At a time when sensibilities about ethnicity were not as pronounced as they are today, McDaniel himself, news media representatives, teammates and fans readily spoke about his ''being on the warpath'' or ''wanting more wampum'' in contract disputes. This browser does not support getting your location. He played for a PONY league team coached by George H.W. He's been in Pro Football for six years. A few were bigger drawing cards. In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : Chief Wahoo McDaniel - The early Years and some of his opponents. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. McDaniel was born on June 19, 1938, in Louisiana to Hugh "Big Wahoo" McDaniel and Catherine McDaniel. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. and Ricky Steamboat. > Canadian Hall of Fame Current subscribers click here to continue reading. Slaughter, Gino Hernandez, and Greg Valentine, to name a few. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [9] He was awaiting a kidney transplant[8] when he suffered a stroke and died of complications from diabetes and kidney failure on April 18, 2002 in Houston, Texas. I happened to be at the right place at the right time, and we had a great staff. Wahoo takes on Colone Debeers. ended tragically by the October 1975 plane crash that ended the career of Valentine and There have been local and even national legends. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Greg is a wrestling historian and avid collector of wrestling results and memorabilia. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Juice Robinson, Evil Uno and ROH Women's Champion Athena were all in action. AWA Wrestlerock, 1986. photo: youtube.com. Former wrestler David Isley explained in Wrestling Classics.com the kind of Some are flattering, others not so much. However, Slaters wild ways continued long after he left the ring, with some surprised he made it to the age of 67. Slater was accidentally shot by colleague Wahoo McDaniel after the Native American legend pistol-whipped a fan whod drawn a knife on wrestler Tommy Rich. There were also the stories of McDaniel throwing a soda machine off the second story dormitory at Oklahoma, and Funk even related a story of McDaniel bringing a blank pistol to a wrestling match. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm Wahoo McDaniel, who capitalized on his American Indian heritage as a football player and then a professional wrestler, died last Thursday at a hospital in Houston. 'We went out drinking in Buffalo, me and Wahoo and John Bramlett,' Kiick Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Try again later. There is a problem with your email/password. Dick Slater battles Ric Flair. "We knew we had to stop him to win the game," said former Abilene High quarterback and defensive back David Bourland, who is 74 now and sells real estate in Abilene. Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak is a long time Indy wrestling promoter/ manager/ wrestler based in North Carolina. Wahoo McDaniel: def. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He'd give you his last dime.". of us at PWBTS.com. As most readers know by now, wrestling legend Wahoo McDaniel died last week at Please reset your password. That byplay was part of McDaniels fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. His legend began to foster itself when he played youth baseball, but it was on the football field where it started to take on a life of its own. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. At the same time, Wahoo embarked on a pro wrestling career to supplement the lack of money back in the 1960s for pro football players. Ed "Wahoo" McDaniel, 63, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Houston, Texas. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. Eddie Guerrero's cause of death released, TNA Turning Point. Required fields are marked *. [5] One of his baseball coaches, particularly for his Pony League team, was George H. W. He wrestled until 1989. Dodson also has the honor of being the first high school trainer chosen to work the Olympic Games when he went to Munich in 1972. [10] The feud evolved into a tag feud with McDaniel and Paul Jones taking on Valentine and Ric Flair, who McDaniel met in the AWA. Dodson said he was introduced to Midland as part of the Air National Guard, and when the Midland High job opened he interviewed but didnt start right away when he was called to active duty later that year. Add to your scrapbook. Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. They were just two rough wrestlers who enjoyed beating the hell out of each other. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. SCW - Event @ Cowboys Nightlife Club in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. The younger McDaniel took the name as his own, using it as not only his ring name but . The promoter wanted him to play off his Native American heritage, thus he was given the moniker "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. Wahoo McDaniel died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. [9] He was also an avid golfer and hunter. To those who knew him, though, they say he touched more lives than he could count, and even a decade after his death, he is still talked about with reverence, and that he was an original, whose legend was incubated here in Midland. He was a standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and played professionally for eight years. Wonderful Orndorff. McDaniel's daughter Nicky Rowe told the Associated Press that the family will [10][6], McDaniel was married four times to three different women. [4][7] He then played for the Denver Broncos between 1961 and 1963. Luther Jacob Goodall (December 30, 1924 - February 21, 1972) was an American professional football player and wrestler, known by his ringname Luther Lindsay or Lindsey, who competed throughout the United States with the National Wrestling Alliance as well as international promotions such as All Japan Pro Wrestling, Joint Promotions and Stampede Wrestling. Karen is just one of several wives McDaniel had over the years, and, good or bad, his family is detailed, as well as his up and down relationships with his peers. . Nonetheless, he didnt regret his wrestling career, often speaking fondly of his time in the ring. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. Florida native Richard Van Slater showed his toughness wrestling and playing football at the University of Tampa, playing alongside future grappling great Paul Mr. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. [2] He became a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and was also a part of Wilkinson's Sooners football program, where he holds the record for the longest punt at 91 yards. According to one account, Slater was working with Sting in Bill Watts Mid-South Wrestling when he punched out a young Sting, dunking Stings head into a toilet for Stings alleged alliance with Dark Journey. However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: Robust, jolly, outspoken. Resend Activation Email. Health problems plagued Slater during the later years of his life and he was confined to a wheelchair. . Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. Share them in the comments section below. Verify and try again. "I'm not sure that with our linebackers, that (coach Chuck) Moser didn't tell them to tackle him whether he had the ball or not. "I knew he loved it and liked coming back there," said Cindi Blank, his youngest daughter who lives in Rowlett. McDaniel has three children, two daughters and a son, and his sister Margaret Smith, still lives in Midland. Bush, to a football career that began here in Midland, and finally in his long career as a professional wrestler, the stories about McDaniel are many and legendary. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. Even though Wahoo died in 2002, he seems to be a participant in the book because Karen was right there. If you want a good read about a wrestling legend and an American football hero, I highly recommend Wahoo by Karen McDaniel and John Cosper. Try again later. In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. [13] He also worked in independent shows until retiring in 1996. In 1977, Johnny Valentine's son Greg Valentine attacked McDaniel and broke his leg in an angle to establish Greg as Johnny's successor. Day of death: 18.04.2002 (at the age of 63) Cause of death: Nierenversagen Gender: male Height: 5' 11" (180 cm) Weight: 251 lbs (114 kg) Background in sports: Football, Ringen, Baseball Career Data Alter egos: Wahoo McDaniel Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Booker Beginning of in-ring career: 1961 End of in-ring career: 1996 He was a standout linebacker at the University of . Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. Boris Malenko: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. Anyone can read what you share. The book really captures the brutal relationship that Wahoo and Valentine forged and took around the territories from Florida to Texas to the Mid-Atlantic area. Those were just some of the stories that continued the folklore that followed McDaniel during his life. opposed to the many wrestlers of various ethnic ancestry that portrayed Native American .. Even outside of Midland he became a well-known high school superstar. It will leave you informed and maybe with a smile or a look of shock if you didnt know of the tale of Wahoo McDaniel already. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. York Jets, and a college career with the University of Oklahoma during the late 1950s. He also was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. This book also shines the light on Wahoo, and how he helped many young wrestlers, from Ric Flair to Magnum T.A. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. Throughout his career, Wahoo had notable feuds with Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Sgt. He never set down real roots anywhere.". This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. guess who?''. Bush. [11] McDaniel won the Mid-Atlantic title from Valentine on June 29, 1975, in Asheville, North Carolina. Home; Cards; PWI. well as others,' Csonka said. James Durbin/Reporter-Telegram, Wahoo McDaniel in 1959, Oklahoma starting left end, who kicked longest punt in nation in 1958, 91 yards against Iowa State. The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. McDaniel was born in Louisiana as the son of an oil patch welder and earned the nickname "Wahoo" because his father, Hugh, was "Big Wahoo." This account has been disabled. Wahoo was a tough son of a gun and never trusted any promoter when it came to money. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel (June 19, 1938 - April 18, 2002) was a Choctaw-Chickasaw Native American who achieved fame as a professional American football player and later as a professional wrestler. McDaniel, who was born in Bernice, Oklahoma, but raised in Midland, Texas, died in 2002 at age 63. He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Wahoo is well documented as a superior athlete on the gridiron, be it offense, defense and kicking. Between 1973 and 1974, McDaniel And Superstar would engage in numerous wrestling bouts in what was considered one of the AWA's top-drawing feuds of the 1970s. > Collectibles He is also the author of the Wahoo McDaniel Record Book: 1962-1996. Once described as the football Jets first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. Slater, who struggled with addiction and was arrested for a violent. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The funeral home has stated that the service is open to public and it is The money was so good in wrestling and allowed much more freedom and independence than in the football world, so it turned out to that the wrestling worlds gain was footballs loss. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Ed McDaniel Actor | World Wide Wrestling Ed "Chief Wahoo" McDaniel will always be recognized as one of the most influential Native American wrestlers of all time. However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. That was bigger than most people in those days. AEW Dynamite: Bryan Danielson is ready to fight for everything at Revolution, Hardwood reveals how MJF shunned Tully Blanchard, The final years and legacy of Seelie Samara, NWA POWERRR: Its a hard Knox life for Bully Ray, NXT: Dolin Shines as Hayes Makes his Case, MLW Underground: Hennigans cheapest, most rigged victory yet, Chris Jericho: I have zero interest in ever going back to WWE. White said he was probably more well-known in places such as Florida or North Carolina, where he wrestled, than in Midland. An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. Wahoo McDaniel, 63, a Wrestler and a Folk Hero for Fans of the Early Jets, https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/25/sports/wahoo-mcdaniel-63-a-wrestler-and-a-folk-hero-for-fans-of-the-early-jets.html. Try again later. > Books in pain, and can throw those stiff chops and punches againamazing everyone that's "He was the toughest son of (a gun) that I knew, and also, if you could believe this, at the very same time he was one of the nicest people you could run across," said longtime friend and former professional wrestler Dory Funk Jr. "He had a heart of gold, but at the same time if you crossed him he'd fight you at the drop of a hat. Born Ed McDaniel, the legendary wrestler actually got his name from his father, who was an avid fisherman and was nicknamed "Big Wahoo," after the wahoo fish. "He was bigger than life. The Destination opens for 2023 season, JC BASEBALL: Chaps suffer first loss after DH split with NCTC, JC MENS BASKETBALL: Chaps can end postseason drought against SPC, Hikers may encounter temporary closures at Big Bend, Region 18 Education Service Center hosts school safety summit. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". Posted by Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak | Feb 21, 2022, There have been a lot of books written about pro wrestlers, some by the wrestlers themselves, some by writers without much knowledge of wrestling, and some by wrestling historians. Wahoo began splitting his time between football and wrestling, eventually transitioning to wrestling full time by the late 60s. Some of these bouts included Indian Strap Matches and also tag team matches which pitted McDaniel and The Crusher against Superstar and Ivan Koloff. to Sam Houston. He was a popular wrestler in the . Danielson said he hasn't even discussed the idea with Khan yet. Region 18 Education Service Center hosted a free event to discuss the challenges of keeping our District 2-6A baseball coaches wont have to make serious strategical decisions at the Tournament Small Bites: Jimmy Ts Drive Thru remains community staple, Council calls for fast-tracking traffic light on Andrews Highway, Midland Crime Stoppers offering cash reward in 1995 cold case. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [4], McDaniel began his career as a professional football player in 1960, playing for the Houston Oilers during their inaugural AFL Championship-winning season. About McDaniel: McDaniel led the Bulldogs to a combined record 15-5 in his seasons as a two-way star for Midland High in 1954 and 1955. I think I lived in 14 different homes growing up. We have set your language to McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. The Internet Wrestling Database. He was 63. ", He grabbed headlines nearly every time he played, and one player in a book about the Abilene High teams said McDaniel would come through the line with a "war whoop.". [2][3] After he was traded to the New York Jets in 1964,[9] McDaniel began wrestling for Vincent J. McMahon's World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). McDaniel was on. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : Ring Name(s): Wahoo McDaniel: WWWF matches wrestled by Wahoo McDaniel . A lot of times they didn't tackle him, and they'd hit him and (get dragged) five yards before they could get him down. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. Slater had several brothers and sisters and one daughter. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. No BS. Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. and all I'm thinking is, `I'm a rookie and I can't afford to miss curfew.' At a time when sensibilities about ethnicity were not as pronounced as they are today, McDaniel himself, news media representatives, teammates and fans readily spoke about his being on the warpath or wanting more wampum in contract disputes. This angle is particularly remembered for a follow-up interview weeks later with Flair and Valentine throwing change at McDaniel, and Valentine asking him if he needed a custom-made wheelchair for his fat body. Edward McDaniel was cremated. He died in 2002 of complications from diabetes. appropriate to send flowers. What's that going to be at Pagosa Shopping Center? may have found a path, and Miz finds a social media superstar partner. NWAs official Twitter account noted that Slater died from heart complications. Christian vs. For most of the period from the late 1930s through the mid-1960s, that man was Lou Thesz. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. more of this I can stand. CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at 2508 North Big Spring Street, Midland, Texas Wahoo! Try again later. > Music [10] Valentine originally won the title on June 11, 1977, with McDaniel regaining it in Raleigh, North Carolina two months later. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M subscribers Subscribe to Title Match http://YouTube.com/TitleMatchWrestling?sub_confirmation=1Back in the 1970s, one of the biggest angles in wrestling happened when Greg Valentine broke Wahoo McDaniel's leg on TV. At this time, A.F.L. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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