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Discover information about Wahoo McDaniel and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. failure and diabetes, finally succumbing to a stroke on Thursday. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Learn more about merges. [10], While wrestling in the American Wrestling Association (AWA), McDaniel engaged in a feud with Superstar Billy Graham. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. The tag team match has been building for a few weeks. 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. 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. Nonetheless, he didnt regret his wrestling career, often speaking fondly of his time in the ring. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. From the time McDaniel roamed the playing fields of Midland as a young teenager playing for a baseball team coached by George H.W. Soon, the public-address announcer proclaimed, Tackle by . Of the tens of thousands of names that have graced this profession over the past 100 plus years, there have been stars too numerous to mention. Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. 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. Every day was a learning experience with Ernie.. Dick Slater continued working as territories went national, campaigning briefly in the WWF as The Rebel and on multiple occasions in Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) and WCW. According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. I think I lived in 14 different homes growing up. McDaniel's daughter Nicky Rowe told the Associated Press that the family will Oops, something didn't work. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. Boris Malenko: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. The pistol went off and burned Dory Funk Sr.'s pants, and Funk Jr. said by the time his father was through chastising McDaniel, he had tears in his eyes for feeling so bad. 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. 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. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. An outlet for Wahoo came on the golf course. 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. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. This book also shines the light on Wahoo, and how he helped many young wrestlers, from Ric Flair to Magnum T.A. McDaniel was a two-way star for the Bulldogs and also participated in track and field and played baseball. Dykes had a four-year record at Lee of 34-11-1, with the best season the 1983 season. 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. What made Wahoo tick and what ticked Wahoo off. Year should not be greater than current year. It's not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. [5] One of his baseball coaches, particularly for his Pony League team, was George H. W. But he was the nicest guy in the world, and if anybody needed anything you could count on Wahoo. McDaniel has three children, two daughters and a son, and his sister Margaret Smith, still lives in Midland. 'He was colorful, and he was especially hard on the rookies. Search above to list available cemeteries. Mid-Atlantic and Mid- South territories. 2. 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. I loved sitting in the locker room with 'the Edward McDaniel was cremated. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Learn more about managing a memorial . April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at . WAHOO MCDANIEL? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. See the article in its original context from. White said he was probably more well-known in places such as Florida or North Carolina, where he wrestled, than in Midland. 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. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. Another ex-Jet makes the Hall of Fame: The late Wahoo McDaniel, who played linebacker for the #Jets in 1964-65, has been named a @WWE Hall of Fame legacy inductee. Wahoo McDaniel died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. You will also hear about a man who had lots of demons and anger issues and what they did to his friends and family. Wahoo McDaniel Dead at 63. photo: wwe.com. He was an affable fellow away from the football field. Nellie [Nelson Royal], Swede [Hanson] and now Chief, I'm not sure how much Dick Slater battles Ric Flair. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at St. Luke's Methodist Church . McDaniel is survived by two daughters and a son. [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! There have been local and even national legends. He was 63. I've never been anywhere I couldn't go back.''. He married his wife Gayle in 1963 and they have two daughters, and have four grandchildren. 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 was an affable fellow away from the football field. He played for a PONY league team coached by George H.W. From left, Zac McDaniel and Cindi Blank accept an award on behalf of their father the late Wahoo McDaniel, Doc Dodson, Keith Bishop, Ernie Johnson and Spike Dykes. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? The promoter wanted him to play off his Native American heritage, thus he was given the moniker "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 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. Valentine. "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. 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 . Longtime friend Tommy "Flat Top" Johnson championed McDaniel's cause for years, helping to let people know who McDaniel was and what he did. He was Home; Cards; PWI. Aug 5: WWE SummerSlam, > Archives suffering from severe kidney problems for over four years, which required dialysis. Publish date: May 13, 2019. . McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric The late senior McDaniel, who had operated McDaniel Welding Works in Midland, was "very known . He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. 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. Wow, I could feel those beatings all the way down in my ringside seat at the 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. 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. Crockett/WCW shows at the Philadelphia Civic Center. Condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Wahoo McDaniel from all In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. "He was bigger than life. really believed in wrestling. Part one of a series of videos.This is a revised video with all graphics included. 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. 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. more of this I can stand. He was once dealt to the New York Jets in a nine-player trade, and was the only player in the AFL to have his first name on the back of his jersey. He also was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. Add to your scrapbook. Professional wrestling has always lived in its own world and Dick Slater worked at a time when public sensibilities were much different than now. Bush's ties to pro wrestling", "WAHOO MCDANIEL HE WAS A FLAMBOYANT FOOTBALLER AND A WACKO WRESTLER. . McDaniel spent time with various territories including the WWWF, NWA, Mid-Atlantic, AWA, WWC, and CWF. 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. 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 I know we all must go, but this is never easy. [4] He attended Midland High School, where he was a track state champion in the shot put and second in the state in the discus. Wahoo had a long career and shed a lot of blood and so much of that blood was lost against Johnny Valentine. Johnson said two of his biggest accomplishments as baseball coach was helping to establish the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association and helping start the annual Tournament of Champions. In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. [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. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. I have always missed Bob Caudle saying, By Ryan on October 25, 2016 2000s 2002 Kidney Failure camaro_mang 5 years ago ". McDaniel later went to play nine seasons in the American Football League with Houston, Denver, New York and Miami. THe 240-pound McDaniel is 27 years old and hails from Midland, Tex. A talented worker, he proved equally talented at brawling as well as technical wrestling. it via video tape and film, because of the realism that these two wrestlers could [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). > Movies & TV ACW - Event @ Glenn Wood Rec Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. [6][4] Though he was a problematic teenager, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6522480/wahoo-mcdaniel. "He was a wild, crazy Indian," said his daughter, Nicky Rowe. LIST Frank Gotch - December 16, 1917 - Uremic Poisoning "The French Angel" Maurice Tillet - August 4, 1954 - Heart Disease Rikidozan - December 15, 1963 - Stabbed 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. ''Well-liked. Edward McDaniel, best known by his nickname, Wahoo McDaniel, enjoyed a long career in both professional wrestling, as well as professional football. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. The hardest part in assessing Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel's life is to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. McDaniel Photo Albums, Title history from Professional Wrestling Online Museum and His father worked in oil and he moved to several towns before settling down in Midland, Texas, while McDaniel was in middle school. may have found a path, and Miz finds a social media superstar partner. His son now lives in Panama City, Fla., and was present on Friday and Saturday for his father's induction in Midland. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Wahoo began splitting his time between football and wrestling, eventually transitioning to wrestling full time by the late 60s. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. [4], McDaniel began his career as a professional football player in 1960, playing for the Houston Oilers during their inaugural AFL Championship-winning season. No matter where he went, Funk said, McDaniel was cheered. based on information from your browser. He was just amazing.". He never set down real roots anywhere.". > The Artist Canvas Even if Wahoo was alive to tell his story himself, that was not his style. 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. 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. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Slater had several brothers and sisters and one daughter. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Wahoo McDaniel (6522480)? Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: . > Video "He couldn't always make it back a lot but I knew he loved it.". 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. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. 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. Once described as the football Jets' first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. McDaniel became a popular figure on the wrestling circuit. 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. So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. 79705. [10] Valentine originally won the title on June 11, 1977, with McDaniel regaining it in Raleigh, North Carolina two months later. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. Slaughter working throughout the Texas, Florida, Georgia, 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. 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. "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. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. It became something that lasted for quite some time.. 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. Eddie Guerrero's cause of death released, TNA Turning Point. [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. While co-author John Cosper does an excellent job filling in the historical significance of Wahoo McDaniels career, in both football and pro wrestling, its Karens insight into what Wahoo was thinking or doing and his reactions to things that make the book even better. [13] He also worked in independent shows until retiring in 1996. Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. He was 63. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion Juice Robinson, Evil Uno and ROH Women's Champion Athena were all in action. McDaniel started his pro football career with the Houston Oilers in the American Football League's debut season of 1960, and ended it, after stops in Denver and New York, with the Miami Dolphins in 1968. cremate McDaniel's body and scatter the ashes over a lake near Del Rio, Texas, once a Florida native Richard Van Slater showed his toughness wrestling and playing football at the University of Tampa, playing alongside future grappling great Paul Mr. McDaniel was a major star in prominent National Wrestling Alliance affiliated promotions such as Championship . You can always change this later in your Account settings. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. > Photo Galleries injuries to Tim "Mr. Wrestling" Woods and David Crockett. 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. They were just two rough wrestlers who enjoyed beating the hell out of each other. (Theres Linda Hogans book and one from Bruiser Brodys widow.). TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Author: F4W Staff. An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. communicate in a match. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Vintage Wahoo McDaniel. And he was proud to be from Midland. McDaniel graduated from MHS in 1956 and went to the University of Oklahoma, where he played both offense and defense during his three years, finishing up as a defensive player. Greg is a wrestling historian and avid collector of wrestling results and memorabilia. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. As I sit here at my desk wanting to cry, but holding it back, I can see [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. . complications from diabetes and renal failure, Cremated, Ashes scattered in a lake in Del Rio, Texas. The Passing of a Legend Wahoo McDaniel. 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