McDaniel then worked the 1995 Slamboree at St. Petersburg, Florida's Bayfront Health problems plagued Slater during the later years of his life and he was confined to a wheelchair. December 26, 2005 Observer Newsletter: Eddie Guerrero cause of death revealed, TNA Turning Point. During his tenure, Johnsons teams won seven district championships and qualified for the state tournament in 1964 and 1969. An easygoing guy, no angel. But looking back, no one was bigger on a world wide stage. Oops, we were unable to send the email. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com). Dykes currently lives in Horseshoe Bay near Marble Falls. Many wrestlers die long before they reach age 65, and more than a few never reach age 40 or 30. 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 So as this is going on, I'm looking at Wahoo and he's getting mad because he He formally retired in 1989. White credits much of his success to the mentoring of former MHS coach Thurman "Tugboat" Jones, and said it was because of him that McDaniel became the athlete that he was. are already in a ring up there in Heaven a place where neither Wahoo or Valentine are The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. 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. On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Wahoo McDaniel, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.. Edward McDaniel was born in Bernice, Oklahoma on June 19, 1938. Mid-Atlantic and Mid- South territories. Kiick said he remembered a moment from his rookie year in 1968, McDaniel's Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M s. 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 had a long career and shed a lot of blood and so much of that blood was lost against Johnny Valentine. "Everybody loved to wrestle with him in the ring, and he was a box office attraction who had sellout crowds," Funk said. And he was proud to be from Midland. 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. Wahoo McDaniel Dead at 63. photo: wwe.com. Also on a dare and $100 he ran from Norman to Chickasha in Oklahoma in the heat of summer. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Wahoo was also a skilled fisherman and his love of fishing especially in his later years is also well chronicled here. "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. 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. 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. Edward Hugh McDaniel[2] (June 19, 1938 April 18, 2002) was an American Choctaw-Chickasaw[3] professional American football player and professional wrestler better known by his ring name Wahoo McDaniel. 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. 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. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. Recruited by wrestler Mike Graham, Slater (like many athletes) heard the siren call of quick cash and entered the squared circle. My dad was a homebuilder, and whatever house we didnt sell thats the home we moved into. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [10][6], McDaniel was married four times to three different women. 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. Learn more about merges. McDaniels sister Margaret Smith on what it means for him to be elected into the Hall of Legends: I think its been a long time coming. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. 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. 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. 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. Jim Kiick, who were McDaniel's teammates shared colorful remembrances in the Miami Herald. > Career Records 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. Wahoo McDaniel: Bio Whether in the ring or on the gridiron, few athletes have ever matched the sheer toughness of "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. [4], McDaniel was born in the small town of Bernice, Louisiana in 1938. it via video tape and film, because of the realism that these two wrestlers could Bob Bruggers, nearly ended the career of Ric Flair, the life of the pilot and less serious Puroresu.com, But whatever's happening on this earth, I imagine that he and Johnny Valentine The Internet Wrestling Database. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. appropriate to send flowers. McDaniel was one of the most well known legitimate Native American wresters, as 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. Its a new award and a new honor and the people have just been fantastic in my stay in Midland., Dodson on the best part of his job as trainer: I guess it was the camaraderie with the athletes, the parents and the student body. 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. The younger McDaniel took the name as his own, using it as not only his ring name but . man that I had always looked up to as a kid. 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. 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. Whether it was [heat rub] in the jockstraps or critters in your shoes, Wahoo did it all.'. He was just amazing.". Professional wrestling has always lived in its own world and Dick Slater worked at a time when public sensibilities were much different than now. (Photo from The Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Gateway Wahoo [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. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. Slater had several brothers and sisters and one daughter. www.profightdb.com. . There was an error deleting this problem. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion the Cy-Fair Medical Clinic in Houston as a result of longtime complications from renal If you want to get a complete picture on what Chief Wahoo McDaniel was really about, this is the book for you. Wahoo! Kingston's announcement aired on Twitter after Wednesday's Dynamite. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. Wahoo McDaniel died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. Wow, I could feel those beatings all the way down in my ringside seat at the McDaniel became a popular figure on the wrestling circuit. Home; Cards; PWI. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Wahoo is well documented as a superior athlete on the gridiron, be it offense, defense and kicking. 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. Wahoo McDaniel defeats The Desperado by DQ. Few of his feuds were as legendary as his programs with Johnny Valentine, that ACW Heavyweight Title Steel Cage: Bone Crusher (c) defeats Wahoo McDaniel. Juice Robinson, Evil Uno and ROH Women's Champion Athena were all in action. classic strap matches against Ric Flair, Angelo (Big Nasty) Mosca and the late Johnny He could do anything. Bush. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The good, the bad and the ugly are all documented here and, after doing years of research on Wahoo myself, that is really all needed to piece together the violent and complicated life of this wrestling legend. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [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. 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. 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. I made a bunch of friendships with both Midland High and Lee kids. 79705. 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. 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. What a battle royal that would be!! His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. Obituaries for April 26. Unfortunately, this would pale in comparison to Slaters most notorious incident out of the ring. 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. Wahoo McDaniel: def. 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Slaughter, Paul Jones, to his 1984 heel turn and run with the US Title and his matches with Magnum T.A. Some people were bigger television stars over a shorter period of time. Please reset your password. 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. . It's not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at 2508 North Big Spring Street, Midland, Texas Anderson, Nellie, Swede, Tex, Rufus and Jay Youngblood. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm He wrestled for a number of years, continuing to wear the full Native American head dress. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "He couldn't always make it back a lot but I knew he loved it.". ''Well-liked. He was a standout linebacker at the University of . [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 an affable fellow away from the football field. According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. . > Sporting Connection to Sam Houston. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniels gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. 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. 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. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: Once described as the football Jets first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric 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. [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. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. What's that going to be at Pagosa Shopping Center? 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. favorite fishing spot for McDaniel and his father. He wrestled until 1989. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. Wahoo also stood up for young rookies getting abused by veterans and for all the boys in the locker room when it came to getting paid what they deserved, be it a shady promoter trying to pull one over all the wrestlers or just his presence on the card that helped increase everyones payday. "I knew he loved it and liked coming back there," said Cindi Blank, his youngest daughter who lives in Rowlett. 3. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. 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. But most of all it was a chance for his hometown to honor him after all these years. A system error has occurred. NWA July 10, 1989. Dodson is the first person who is not an athlete or coach to be inducted into the Hall of Legends. characters. An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. He's been in Pro Football for six years. He'd give you his last dime.". Your email address will not be published. > Photo Galleries 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. failure and diabetes, finally succumbing to a stroke on Thursday. No matter where he went, Funk said, McDaniel was cheered. 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. He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. 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. Your email address will not be published. Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. He never set down real roots anywhere.". The hardest part in assessing Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel's life is to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. At this time, A.F.L. Discover information about Wahoo McDaniel and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. 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. Johnson passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. Dick Slater, the former professional wrestler and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Champion, died this week, WWE confirmed. injuries to Tim "Mr. Wrestling" Woods and David Crockett. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Former wrestler David Isley explained in Wrestling Classics.com the kind of 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. GREAT NEWS! (AP Photo). This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. It closes with his final runs in Florida, the AWA and Mid-Atlantic before retiring and working a shorter schedule on the independents where he again championed the cause for those who were not getting a fair shake. 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. 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