[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! 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. 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. Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. View Source . A talented worker, he proved equally talented at brawling as well as technical wrestling. > The Artist Canvas Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania .. 'He was colorful, and he was especially hard on the rookies. 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. because of what he saw on the other side of the rail: "When I was growing up I had very fond memories of 'Chief' in many e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com). man that I had always looked up to as a kid. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [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. 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. The Passing of a Legend Wahoo McDaniel. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. ACW - Event @ Glenn Wood Rec Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. The hardest part in assessing Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel's life is to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. 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. "I think it's awesome," Blank said. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: An easygoing guy, no angel. He was an affable fellow away from the football field. 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. It became something that lasted for quite some time.. For most of the period from the late 1930s through the mid-1960s, that man was Lou Thesz. McDaniel became a popular figure on the wrestling circuit. 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. > Sporting Connection Well-liked. Mid-Atlantic and Mid- South territories. So as this is going on, I'm looking at Wahoo and he's getting mad because he Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". Wahoo! In an era where sports entertainment wins out over the art of I loved sitting in the locker room with 'the 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. NOW HE JUST HOPES TO STAY ALIVE LONG ENOUGH TO RAISE HIS SON", "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO . McDaniel eventually settled in the Charlotte, N.C., area, where he raised his son, Zach, who was from his fourth marriage. on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. Crockett/WCW shows at the Philadelphia Civic Center. Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. With that already on his resume, he went to Oklahoma, where he lettered for three years playing running back and later defensive end, and still holds the school record for the longest punt at 91 yards. 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. On September 7, 1977, Valentine regained the title at the WRAL-TV studio tapings, breaking McDaniel's leg in the process. "He was a good father, and he loved his two little girls, and later in his life he had a son," White said. The tag team match has been building for a few weeks. Location unknown. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: ''Robust, jolly, outspoken. are already in a ring up there in Heaven a place where neither Wahoo or Valentine are But whatever's happening on this earth, I imagine that he and Johnny Valentine [13] He also worked in independent shows until retiring in 1996. As time went on, McDaniel's prowess on the fields of Midland was somewhat forgotten in his hometown. Search above to list available cemeteries. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Home; Cards; PWI. 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. 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. If youre a wrestling fan, its all here the history and the stories, both inside and outside the ring. Verify and try again. He wrestled for a number of years, continuing to wear the full Native American head dress. At this time, A.F.L. . guess who?. "I knew he loved it and liked coming back there," said Cindi Blank, his youngest daughter who lives in Rowlett. 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. A system error has occurred. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He still holds the universitys record for the longest punt, 91 yards. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at . There was an error deleting this problem. Gagne, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Larry Hennig, Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, Angelo Mosca Sr, . There was a problem getting your location. [4][5] His body was cremated and his ashes are with his daughter Nikki Houston, Texas. The funeral home has stated that the service is open to public and it is May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. 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 In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Slater was accidentally shot by colleague Wahoo McDaniel after the Native American legend pistol-whipped a fan who'd drawn a knife on wrestler Tommy Rich. The promoter wanted him to play off his Native American heritage, thus he was given the moniker "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. But in every generation, there is only one immortal, someone who not only changed history, but in many ways, was history. [4][7][8], While with the Houston Oilers, McDaniel also trained with NWA Amarillo wrestling promoter Dory Funk Sr. and became a professional wrestler as a way to supplement his income[8] by the time he was traded to the Denver Broncos in 1961. ). He still holds the university's record for the longest punt, 91 yards. He could do anything. Bush's ties to pro wrestling", "WAHOO MCDANIEL HE WAS A FLAMBOYANT FOOTBALLER AND A WACKO WRESTLER. Dick Slater battles Ric Flair. 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. The matches between Valentine and Wahoo were some of the toughest in history.Find out about the one night when Greg fought back during a match and punched Wahoo for real! McDaniel, whose real name was Ed, was a linebacker who returned a punt 91 yards for a touchdown against Iowa State in 1958. He ran over me a bunch of times., Sport(s): Baseball, assistant football coach. 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. 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. McDaniel was a two-way star for the Bulldogs and also participated in track and field and played baseball. Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. That byplay was part of McDaniels fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. As I sit here at my desk wanting to cry, but holding it back, I can see There have been local and even national legends. Florida native Richard Van Slater showed his toughness wrestling and playing football at the University of Tampa, playing alongside future grappling great Paul Mr. He was a popular wrestler in the . He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania Dykes currently lives in Horseshoe Bay near Marble Falls. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. There have been Hall of Famers and even a few true icons. Try again later. Publish date: May 13, 2019. . 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. 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 Try again later. Capitalizing on his stardom from the gridiron, he became one of the country's most popular and beloved wrestlers. 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. complications from diabetes and renal failure, Cremated, Ashes scattered in a lake in Del Rio, Texas. Spike was affable and very well thought of, and he ramped up the rivalry there is no question about that. [10][6], McDaniel was married four times to three different women. Your email address will not be published. He was a standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and played professionally for eight years. White said he was probably more well-known in places such as Florida or North Carolina, where he wrestled, than in Midland. SCW - Event @ Cowboys Nightlife Club in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. 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. AWA Wrestlerock, 1986. photo: youtube.com. McDaniel then worked the 1995 Slamboree at St. Petersburg, Florida's Bayfront 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. Year should not be greater than current year. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. classic strap matches against Ric Flair, Angelo (Big Nasty) Mosca and the late Johnny "He was absolutely a legend in his own way.". 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. It was during his time in college that he made the switch to offensive line, and originally played center.. Bishop was selected by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the NFL Draft and went on to play nine full seasons as one of John Elways chief protectors after he made the move to offensive guard. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. Throughout his career, Wahoo had notable feuds with Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Sgt. 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 had been Sorry! communicate in a match. last year on the team. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. really believed in wrestling. 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. 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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. 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. 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. Wahoo was a gambler and lost and won fortunes on the golf course. I happened to be at the right place at the right time, and we had a great staff. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. Anyone can read what you share. As most readers know by now, wrestling legend Wahoo McDaniel died last week at Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. McDaniel's football teammates remembered him this past week. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. from the classic era of wrestling, and more recent names ranging from Ernie Ladd to Brian McDaniel was a major star in prominent National Wrestling Alliance affiliated promotions such as Championship . He also was successful in track and field and also on the baseball field. guess who?''. (AP Photo). > Career Records Asheville, NC Civic Center on Sunday afternoons. York Jets, and a college career with the University of Oklahoma during the late 1950s. Wahoo McDaniel: Bio Whether in the ring or on the gridiron, few athletes have ever matched the sheer toughness of "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. We have set your language to 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. Share them in the comments section below. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). Required fields are marked *. Bush. 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. NWAs official Twitter account noted that Slater died from heart complications. My dad was a homebuilder, and whatever house we didnt sell thats the home we moved into. [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. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. [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. Discover information about Wahoo McDaniel and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. 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. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : 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. 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. I have always missed Bob Caudle saying, "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. PWI 500; . It's not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. 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. 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." And those in his family said he always talked glowingly about Midland. There is a problem with your email/password. it via video tape and film, because of the realism that these two wrestlers could (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). There are no volunteers for this cemetery. After high school, Bishop went to Nebraska originally out of high school but left after two years to return to Midland. But most of all it was a chance for his hometown to honor him after all these years. McDaniel has three children, two daughters and a son, and his sister Margaret Smith, still lives in Midland. In December 2003, Slater was accused of stabbing his girlfriend Theresa Halbert with a butchers knife. At this time, A.F.L. Chief Wahoo McDaniel - The early Years and some of his opponents. Greg is a wrestling historian and avid collector of wrestling results and memorabilia. 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. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: Robust, jolly, outspoken. McDaniel's last Philadelphia area appearance was at the 1994 Slamboree PPV at From the time McDaniel roamed the playing fields of Midland as a young teenager playing for a baseball team coached by George H.W. [10], While wrestling in the American Wrestling Association (AWA), McDaniel engaged in a feud with Superstar Billy Graham. An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. Please try again later. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. "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. His death sister Margaret Smith, still lives in Horseshoe Bay near Marble Falls memorial may add an additional and... 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