It means a great deal because that job meant so much to me., Former Permian coach John Wilkins on Dykes: He had a really good reputation coming from Texas when he took the job. Long before there was The Lunatic Fringe, there was Dirty Dick Slater, a roughhouse redneck who brawled in and out of the ring; proving he didnt live his gimmick he was his gimmick. He was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. Soon, the public-address announcer proclaimed, ''Tackle by . 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Wahoo! [2][5][6] The name "Wahoo" actually came from his father Hugh, who was known as "Big Wahoo". December 26, 2005 Observer Newsletter: Eddie Guerrero cause of death revealed, TNA Turning Point. This segues right into Wahoos famous pro football career where he bounced around a little, even becoming a fan favorite in New York that rivaled Joe Namath. He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. His father worked in oil and he moved to several towns before settling down in Midland, Texas, while McDaniel was in middle school. [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. He's been in Pro Football for six years. ", "Believability, storytelling made pro wrestling great", NWA Southern Heavyweight Title (Florida) history, NWA United States Tag Team Title (Florida) history, NWA World Tag Team Title (Florida) history, NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title history, NWA/WCW United States Heavyweight Title history, NWA World Tag Team Title (Mid-Atlantic/WCW) history, "NWA Hall of Fame Class for 2011 announced", "NWA United States Heavyweight Title (1967-1968/05) - American Heavyweight Title (1968/05-1986/02)", SCW Southwest Television/Heavyweight Title history, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wahoo_McDaniel&oldid=1141935529, ACW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time), NWA United States Championship Tournament (1984), This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 17:07. Edward McDaniel was cremated. Chief Wahoo McDaniel - The early Years and some of his opponents. As most readers know by now, wrestling legend Wahoo McDaniel died last week at
This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. In 1977, Johnny Valentine's son Greg Valentine attacked McDaniel and broke his leg in an angle to establish Greg as Johnny's successor. "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. I happened to be at the right place at the right time, and we had a great staff. A number of factors may contribute to this scary statistic. Its not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. He was 63. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. 28.05.1996. He then was a defensive player in the old American Football League. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. watching yet one more time. ''Well-liked. What does it mean to be inducted into the Hall of Legends: I feel bad in a way because there are so many people more deserving than me on that. Wahoo! > WrestleMania, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Stuntwork and cereal make J. Spade a Wildcard, WWE Raw: Rollins and K.O. "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. McDaniel was on the waiting list to receive a kidney when he died because of complications arising from renal failure, the National Football League Players Association said. Slater was involved in many high-profile angles, including one in JCP where he collected NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Races bounty on challenger Nature Boy Ric Flair. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. Even though Wahoo died in 2002, he seems to be a participant in the book because Karen was right there. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric
Wahoo also was a star behind the scenes, booking shows with his keen sense of how angles worked and what would make money. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He had head coaching stops at Coahoma, Belton, Big Spring and Alice before becoming a college assistant, including a stint at Texas under () and finally coming to Lee. AWA Wrestlerock, 1986. photo: youtube.com. This account has been disabled. Slater established himself as one of the baddest men in wrestling during his heyday in the territories in the 1970s and 1980s, eventually retiring due to a back injury in 1996. Wonderful Orndorff. Learn more about managing a memorial . McDaniel was a major star in the American Wrestling Association and prominent National Wrestling Alliance affiliated promotions such as Championship Wrestling from Florida, Georgia Championship Wrestling, NWA Big Time Wrestling and, most notably, Jim Crockett Promotions. Try again later. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. man that I had always looked up to as a kid. His wife, Charlie updated people regularly, using terms Lou lived his life with. > Obituary Archive
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Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. ended tragically by the October 1975 plane crash that ended the career of Valentine and
They were just two rough wrestlers who enjoyed beating the hell out of each other. By Dave Meltzer Feb 5, 2023. Make sure that the file is a photo. ". A few were bigger drawing cards. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: . Center, pinning Dick Murdoch. Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. Penny Banner, Red Bastein, Tully Blanchard, The Crusher, Don Curtis, Terry Funk, Verne
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." With your free account at foundagrave.com, you can add your loved ones, friends, and idols to our growing database of "Deceased but not Forgotten" records. The Passing of a Legend Wahoo McDaniel. Gagne, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Larry Hennig, Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, Angelo Mosca Sr,
He was a popular wrestler in the . New Wrestling Observer Newsletter plus tons of downloadable podcasts every week, Get breaking news alerts & weekly roundups sent to your inbox. Greg is a wrestling historian and avid collector of wrestling results and memorabilia. The Internet Wrestling Database. [9] He was also an avid golfer and hunter. At this time, A.F.L. Now for the first time, we have listed all major Old School Wrestling Stars who are no longer with us, including their date & cause of death: R.I.P. 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. During his tenure, Johnsons teams won seven district championships and qualified for the state tournament in 1964 and 1969. Current subscribers click here to continue reading. Most notably, Wahoo played for the Jets in the 60s. complications from diabetes and renal failure, Cremated, Ashes scattered in a lake in Del Rio, Texas. > Books
[13] He also worked in independent shows until retiring in 1996. He wrestled until 1989. I made a bunch of friendships with both Midland High and Lee kids. Obituaries for April 26. McDaniel eventually settled in the Charlotte, N.C., area, where he raised his son, Zach, who was from his fourth marriage. 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. 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. . During a contract dispute with the Jets in his second season with the team, he said he could earn more money from wrestling -- $3,500 a week -- than he could playing football. Slaughter, Paul Jones, to his 1984 heel turn and run with the US Title and his matches with Magnum T.A. 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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. After being traded to the NY Jets, he worked briefly for Vince McMahon's WWWF and made his Madison Square Garden debut in January of 1965, defeating Boris Malenko. [12] At Slamboree on May 23, 1995, he defeated Murdoch. Some of these bouts included Indian Strap Matches and also tag team matches which pitted McDaniel and The Crusher against Superstar and Ivan Koloff. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. 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. "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. Later, after I broke into the business, what a real joy to work with this
Slaughter, Gino Hernandez, and Greg Valentine, to name a few. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. Part one of a series of videos.This is a revised video with all graphics included. Author: F4W Staff. [6][10] In 1974, McDaniel came to Mid-Atlantic to wrestle for Jim Crockett Promotions and help build up the territory as a singles territory in a feud with a rival from Texas, Johnny Valentine. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? What does it mean to be inducted into the Hall of Legends: Its quite an honor you know, but theres a lot of people that should be recognized before me and Im truthful in saying that., Former MISD Athletic Director Tim Whalen on Johnson: He was the epitome of a gentleman. characters. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. McDaniel was on the waiting list to receive a kidney when he died because of complications arising from renal failure, the National Football League Players Association said. "[4][3] After two seasons with the Jets, McDaniel went to the Miami Dolphins in 1966,[2] and played with this team until his retirement after the 1968 season. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniels gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. "He was bigger than life. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Wahoo McDaniel Birth name Edward McDaniel Born June 19, 1938 Bernice, Oklahoma Died April 18, 2002 (aged 63) Houston, Texas Cause of death Kidney failure Professional wrestling stats Known as Wahoo McDaniel Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) Weight 265 lb (120 kg) Trained by Dory Funk Sr. boys' and hearing a lot of Chief's war stories. In an era where sports entertainment wins out over the art of
There was an error deleting this problem. That byplay was part of McDaniel's fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. 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. CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at 2508 North Big Spring Street, Midland, Texas
"Anybody who knows anything about football in West Texas, they knew about Wahoo," said former Texas Tech coach Spike Dykes, who is a native of Ballinger. He married his wife Gayle in 1963 and they have two daughters, and have four grandchildren. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. quotes from Miami Herald and Wrestling Classics.com), _________________________________________________________, (If you have comments or questions, I can be reached by
This is a carousel with slides. Along with Johnny Valentine, Superstar Billy Graham was regarded as one of McDaniel's earliest and bitter rivals. 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. 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 Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. .. Proud to be a Southerner, Slater used his Southern heritage as part of his gimmick, including the Confederate flag. to Sam Houston. But in every generation, there is only one immortal, someone who not only changed history, but in many ways, was history. This is a carousel. McDaniel became a popular figure on the wrestling circuit. McDaniel was one of the most well known legitimate Native American wresters, as opposed to the many wrestlers of various ethnic ancestry that portrayed Native American characters. [10][2], McDaniel and Valentine had a historical feud remembered for the sheer force of their punch/chop exchanges, both men widely known for their hard-hitting style. Christian vs. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. LIST Frank Gotch - December 16, 1917 - Uremic Poisoning "The French Angel" Maurice Tillet - August 4, 1954 - Heart Disease Rikidozan - December 15, 1963 - Stabbed Les Thatcher had told me after Wahoo told him he lost a lot of money playing Trevino, he asked Wahoo if Trevino would wrestle him for money; you can guess the answer. 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. [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. The late senior McDaniel, who had operated McDaniel Welding Works in Midland, was "very known . What does it mean to be inducted into the Hall of Legends: Its just so nice because Ive got so many great memories of growing up in Midland. Your email address will not be published. Dick Slater battles Ric Flair. communicate in a match. 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. He could do anything. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He was a standout linebacker at the University of . In December 2003, Slater was accused of stabbing his girlfriend Theresa Halbert with a butchers knife. "My kids are getting to come and I have twin girls who are 16, and when he passed they were real little and didn't get to know him well. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: ''Robust, jolly, outspoken. Those were just some of the stories that continued the folklore that followed McDaniel during his life. (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff), MISD Athletic Hall of Legends induction ceremony Friday at Grande Stadium. Wherever he went Wahoo drew money, but that came at a price. According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. McDaniel was one of the most well known legitimate Native American wresters, as
There are no volunteers for this cemetery. "He couldn't always make it back a lot but I knew he loved it.". Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. (Theres Linda Hogans book and one from Bruiser Brodys widow.). 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. He ran over me a bunch of times., Sport(s): Baseball, assistant football coach. Oops, we were unable to send the email. . The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. There have been Hall of Famers and even a few true icons. On May 23, 1999, in Kansas, Missouri, during the Over the Edge PPV, Owen Hart fell 78 feet into the ring and was pronounced dead on arrival at the Truman Medical Center. In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. He wore a full Native American head dress that Funk said was his way of showing that they could be good guys, and be heroes. Add to your scrapbook. classic strap matches against Ric Flair, Angelo (Big Nasty) Mosca and the late Johnny
Jim Kiick, who were McDaniel's teammates shared colorful remembrances in the Miami Herald. After his professional career ended, Bishop returned to Baylor to finish his degree in 1990 and then went to work for the Drug Enforcement Agency. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. I loved sitting in the locker room with 'the
Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. are already in a ring up there in Heaven a place where neither Wahoo or Valentine are
That byplay was part of McDaniels fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. Dirty Dicks life included some bizarre wrestling-related incidents. We have set your language to Many wrestlers die long before they reach age 65, and more than a few never reach age 40 or 30. Even outside of Midland he became a well-known high school superstar. No matter where he went, Funk said, McDaniel was cheered. 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. A system error has occurred. 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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. His feud with Johnny Valentine is part of wrestling legend, and he also went into the ring with the likes of Funk, Ric Flair and Rowdy Roddy Piper. He earned all-district and all-state honors and was on Lees first district championship team in 1974, which also included fellow Hall of Legends member Junior Miller. McDaniel spent time with various territories including the WWWF, NWA, Mid-Atlantic, AWA, WWC, and CWF. Learn more about merges. He died in 2002 of complications from diabetes. 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. the Cy-Fair Medical Clinic in Houston as a result of longtime complications from renal
He was 63. Please enter your email and password to sign in. [2][8] After he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1966, McDaniel began wrestling for Eddie Graham's Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF). He was a standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and played professionally for eight years. Johnson taught biology during his tenure at Lee, along with coaching baseball. "He was a good father, and he loved his two little girls, and later in his life he had a son," White said. When Dodson retired, he went to work with the Southwest Orthopedic and Spine Center and Dr. Don Floyd, and started a Saturday morning injury clinic for athletes. 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. cartoon character image often associated with other such characters. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Bishop is now the vice president of Security for the Denver Broncos. Slater had several brothers and sisters and one daughter. In a 2001 Sports Illustrated article, McDaniel admitted that when he played at Oklahoma he drank motor oil and a jug of jalapeno peppers, both on dares. The tag team match has been building for a few weeks. An outlet for Wahoo came on the golf course. Condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Wahoo McDaniel from all
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What you wont hear, since Wahoo is no longer with us, are rants about how he was the greatest and how so-and-so held him back. His regular partners included not only pro golf legend Lee Trevino, but also baseball legend Mickey Mantle, daredevil Evel Knievel, and country singer Charley Pride. He arrived at Lee in 1960 when the school opened and served as the schools baseball coach until his retirement in 1990. He earned all-state football honors, and led the state in rushing in his junior year. 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. > Sporting Connection
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Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at St. Luke's Methodist Church . 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. McDaniel had been
Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. His widow does an amazing job helping the reader understand the toll that wrestling took on Wahoo, and not just physically. Discover information about Wahoo McDaniel and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. He never set down real roots anywhere.". 2 The Origin Of "Wahoo". McDaniel, who was born in Bernice, Oklahoma, but raised in Midland, Texas, died in 2002 at age 63. Wahoo McDaniel Dead at 63. photo: wwe.com. 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 There have been local and even national legends. Harley Race, Ray Stevens, Lou Thesz, Mr. Wrestling II, and Tommy Young. Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. Oops, something didn't work. He paved the way for legitimate Native wrestlers like Jay Youngblood, Mark
I thought you might like to see a memorial for Wahoo McDaniel I found on Findagrave.com. 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. SCW - Event @ Cowboys Nightlife Club in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. "He was a wild, crazy Indian," said his daughter, Nicky Rowe. . Wahoo is well documented as a superior athlete on the gridiron, be it offense, defense and kicking. in pain, and can throw those stiff chops and punches againamazing everyone that's
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