His widow does an amazing job helping the reader understand the toll that wrestling took on Wahoo, and not just physically. During his time in pro football, McDaniel began his career in pro wrestling and later became one of its most popular stars as "Chief Wahoo." McDaniel died in 2002 after complications from. 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 AWA Wrestlerock, 1986. photo: youtube.com. McDaniel, who was born in Bernice, Oklahoma, but raised in Midland, Texas, died in 2002 at age 63. in pain, and can throw those stiff chops and punches againamazing everyone that's [11] McDaniel won the Mid-Atlantic title from Valentine on June 29, 1975, in Asheville, North Carolina. A talented worker, he proved equally talented at brawling as well as technical wrestling. Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. I only saw McDaniel only a few times live, including at one of the first He wrestled for a number of years, continuing to wear the full Native American head dress. Wow, I could feel those beatings all the way down in my ringside seat at the cremate McDaniel's body and scatter the ashes over a lake near Del Rio, Texas, once a McDaniel, whose real name was Ed, was a linebacker who returned a punt 91 yards for a touchdown against Iowa State in 1958. Unfortunately, this would pale in comparison to Slaters most notorious incident out of the ring. Please try again later. 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. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. Proud to be a Southerner, Slater used his Southern heritage as part of his gimmick, including the Confederate flag. (Theres Linda Hogans book and one from Bruiser Brodys widow.). Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. Dirty Dicks life included some bizarre wrestling-related incidents. "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 played for a PONY league team coached by George H.W. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Slater, who struggled with addiction and was arrested for a violent. Jim Kiick, who were McDaniel's teammates shared colorful remembrances in the Miami Herald. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. ended tragically by the October 1975 plane crash that ended the career of Valentine and McDaniel was a major star in prominent National Wrestling Alliance affiliated promotions such as Championship . Part of a great wrestling. This is a carousel with slides. McDaniel played for Midland High in the mid-1950s as a bruising fullback and linebacker for Bulldog teams that were one of the few squads to challenge the famous Abilene High "streak" teams of that era. 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. 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. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. Some of these bouts included Indian Strap Matches and also tag team matches which pitted McDaniel and The Crusher against Superstar and Ivan Koloff. McDaniel was trained by Dory Funk, Sr. and he initially competed in Funk's Amarillo territory while playing for the Oilers and, later, the Broncos. opposed to the many wrestlers of various ethnic ancestry that portrayed Native American 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. He was 63. He earned all-state football honors, and led the state in rushing in his junior year. feelings that McDaniel could give someone who was first a fanthen got into the business It's not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. After McDaniels last season playing football, he became one of wrestlings enduring good guys, facing opponents like Ric Flair, Rowdy Roddy Piper and Bobo Brazil. The Internet Wrestling Database. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). 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. Slater would team with Cowboy Bob Orton to kayfabe break Slick Rics neck with a devastating spike piledriver, just one of many heinous acts on Slaters resume as a heel. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at St. Luke's Methodist Church . may have found a path, and Miz finds a social media superstar partner. Harley Race, Ray Stevens, Lou Thesz, Mr. Wrestling II, and Tommy Young. As most readers know by now, wrestling legend Wahoo McDaniel died last week at 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. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. "He couldn't always make it back a lot but I knew he loved it.". McDaniel is survived by two daughters and a son. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. By then he had established a name in wrestling, bounding into the ring in his signature feathered headdress, toting a tomahawk and doing a caricatured version of a war dance. Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. There have been local and even national legends. Dick Slater, the former professional wrestler and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Champion, died this week, WWE confirmed. 4. LIST Frank Gotch - December 16, 1917 - Uremic Poisoning "The French Angel" Maurice Tillet - August 4, 1954 - Heart Disease Rikidozan - December 15, 1963 - Stabbed A few were bigger drawing cards. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Kingston's announcement aired on Twitter after Wednesday's Dynamite. NOW HE JUST HOPES TO STAY ALIVE LONG ENOUGH TO RAISE HIS SON", "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO . Pillman; McDaniel made the move from professional football to wrestling, after a career 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. 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. "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. This is a carousel. He never set down real roots anywhere.". As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. I know we all must go, but this is never easy. watching yet one more time. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. There are lots of road drinking stories in the book, from drunken brawls in bars, near fatal car wrecks, and the women he met on the road. At this time, A.F.L. The Native American Superstar, a proud member of the Choctaw-Chickasaw tribe, lettered in football and wrestling at the University of Oklahoma before turning pro in the American Football League. Watch Title Match PPVs http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Shoots - https://titlematchnetwork.com/wrestling-shoot-interviews-results/ Women Wrestling - https://titlematchnetwork.com/womens-wrestling-results/ Classics - http://TitleMatchWrestlingNetwork.com Title Match on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/titlematchwn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/title.matchwrestling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/titlematchnetwork Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/titlematch 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. Chief Wahoo McDaniel - The early Years and some of his opponents. [2][7] After he started playing as a linebacker for the New York Jets in 1964, McDaniel started wearing a custom jersey which had the name "Wahoo" sewn on the back above jersey 54, and whenever he made a tackle as a Jet, the public address announcer would ask the crowd WHO made that tackle, in which the crowd would shout, "Wahoo! Kiick said he remembered a moment from his rookie year in 1968, McDaniel's This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Your email address will not be published. Cosper does an excellent job tracing Wahoos wrestling career as he moved from territory to territory and chronicles his greatest feuds against Boris Malenko, Baron von Raschke, Professor Toru Tanaka, Superstar Billy Graham and his main rival Johnny Valentine. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. "'Wahoo was a great practical joker who loved to laugh at himself as He's been in Pro Football for six years. > Sporting Connection Anyone can read what you share. Bush. See the article in its original context from. 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 By Ryan on October 25, 2016 2000s 2002 Kidney Failure camaro_mang 5 years ago Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Share them in the comments section below. He was 63. Try again later. Bob Bruggers, nearly ended the career of Ric Flair, the life of the pilot and less serious Professional wrestling has always lived in its own world and Dick Slater worked at a time when public sensibilities were much different than now. He is also the author of the Wahoo McDaniel Record Book: 1962-1996. The duo will now advance to the four-way Tag Team title match at AEW Revolution. This means a lot to us, and hes well deserving for it., Former Abilene High football player David Bourland on playing against McDaniel: He was tough as a boot, and he played fullback and linebacker and he weighed about 230 or 240 pounds in high school. Soon, the public-address announcer proclaimed, Tackle by . About Dodson: Dodson, 76 and a Fort Worth native, didnt waste much time after graduating from Texas Christian University in making his way to Midland. communicate in a match. McDaniel's last Philadelphia area appearance was at the 1994 Slamboree PPV at 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. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. Dykes currently lives in Horseshoe Bay near Marble Falls. McDaniel Photo Albums, Title history from Professional Wrestling Online Museum and Oops, we were unable to send the email. He was 63. From the time McDaniel roamed the playing fields of Midland as a young teenager playing for a baseball team coached by George H.W. But what is undeniable is the man who was simply known as "Wahoo" for much of his life to those outside his family, and either Daddy or Edward to his family, he was an American original. "[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. About Dykes: Dykes, 74 and a native of Ballinger, was already a successful coach when he came to Lee in 1980, with an extensive background in college and high school coaching. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. Home; Cards; PWI. Wahoo McDaniel Dead at 63. photo: wwe.com. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. You will also hear about a man who had lots of demons and anger issues and what they did to his friends and family. 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. "I knew he loved it and liked coming back there," said Cindi Blank, his youngest daughter who lives in Rowlett. [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. He wrestled until 1989. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. 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. What does it mean to be inducted into the Hall of Legends: Its a real thrill anytime youre inducted into a hall of honor, especially in a place like Midland. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M s. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. I loved sitting in the locker room with 'the boys' and hearing a lot of Chief's war stories. Lou Thesz passed away at about 7:35 a.m. on 4/28, 19 days after undergoing open heart surgery in Orlando, FL, and four days after his 86th birthday. He was a standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and played professionally for eight years. Edward McDaniel was cremated. SCW - Event @ Cowboys Nightlife Club in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. Teams schemed to stop McDaniel, and most didn't. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Some were more famous in specific countries. 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. Greg is a wrestling historian and avid collector of wrestling results and memorabilia. © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. 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. By then he had established a name in wrestling, bounding into the ring in his signature feathered headdress, toting a tomahawk and doing a caricatured version of a war dance. 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's exploits on the playing fields of Midland are sometimes overshadowed by his time playing college and professional football and as a popular professional wrestler. Sorry! man that I had always looked up to as a kid. May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. 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." [4], McDaniel began his career as a professional football player in 1960, playing for the Houston Oilers during their inaugural AFL Championship-winning season. (AP Photo). 28.05.1996. 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. 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. 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. 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. McDaniel started his pro football career with the Houston Oilers in the American Football Leagues debut season of 1960, and ended it, after stops in Denver and New York, with the Miami Dolphins in 1968. His wife, Charlie updated people regularly, using terms Lou lived his life with. My dad was a homebuilder, and whatever house we didnt sell thats the home we moved into. Gagne, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Larry Hennig, Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, Angelo Mosca Sr, There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [2] Valentine then infuriated fans (thus building up the demand for a rematch) by parading around in T-shirts which read "I Broke Wahoo's Leg" and "No More Wahoo. Wahoo was a tough son of a gun and never trusted any promoter when it came to money. What made Wahoo tick and what ticked Wahoo off. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He was an affable fellow away from the football field. McDaniel was a two-time all-state player and led the state in rushing in 1954. Failed to remove flower. During his time in pro football, McDaniel began his career in pro wrestling and later became one of its most popular stars as Chief Wahoo. McDaniel died in 2002 after complications from diabetes. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Learn more about managing a memorial . All of sudden, Wahoo jumps on the table and jumps on the guy Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniels gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. He was WAHOO MCDANIEL? 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. So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. He'd give you his last dime.". Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Puroresu.com, Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Weve updated the security on the site. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Your email address will not be published. McDaniel's football career ended after the 1968 season, but it was early in his pro career that he began wrestling, and it didn't take him long to become a box office draw. > The Artist Canvas Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Former wrestler David Isley explained in Wrestling Classics.com the kind of McDaniel had been AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: Wahoo was also a skilled fisherman and his love of fishing especially in his later years is also well chronicled here. After high school, Bishop went to Nebraska originally out of high school but left after two years to return to Midland. Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". [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. Asheville, NC Civic Center on Sunday afternoons. 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