There was an error deleting this problem. Your email address will not be published. [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. Wahoo also was a star behind the scenes, booking shows with his keen sense of how angles worked and what would make money. McDaniel was born on June 19, 1938, in Louisiana to Hugh "Big Wahoo" McDaniel and Catherine McDaniel. 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. See the article in its original context from. [2] Contents 1 Professional wrestling career 1.1 Cobra Corps in Mid-Atlantic 1.2 World Wrestling Federation 1.3 Return to NWA 2 Other media 3 Death 4 Championships and accomplishments At this time, A.F.L. There have been local and even national legends. I made a bunch of friendships with both Midland High and Lee kids. 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. I loved sitting in the locker room with 'the Wahoo McDaniel died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. "Everybody loved to wrestle with him in the ring, and he was a box office attraction who had sellout crowds," Funk said. Johnson passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Bush. GREAT NEWS! 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. 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. 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 McDaniel's sister, Margaret White, said Johnson, also an MHS grad, worked tirelessly to bring more recognition to her brother through the years to give people a chance to find out who he was and what he'd done. The duo will now advance to the four-way Tag Team title match at AEW Revolution. In 2018, with the help of Mark James, I put together the Wahoo McDaniel Record Book, which included a few of the stories and anecdotes in this book but really barely scratched the surface into the career and inner workings of the man, the myth and the legend of Wahoo McDaniel and it was mainly wrestling, little football. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. with the Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, and New "You were going to make money in the ring with Wahoo.". He married his wife Gayle in 1963 and they have two daughters, and have four grandchildren. Later, after I broke into the business, what a real joy to work with this Wahoo was also a skilled fisherman and his love of fishing especially in his later years is also well chronicled here. Nick Bockwinkel, and Sgt. Wahoo! I only saw McDaniel only a few times live, including at one of the first 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. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. 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. He earned all-state football honors, and led the state in rushing in his junior year. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. 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 was bigger than life. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Try again. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Asheville, NC Civic Center on Sunday afternoons. "[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. Nonetheless, he didnt regret his wrestling career, often speaking fondly of his time in the ring. Those were just some of the stories that continued the folklore that followed McDaniel during his life. "He was absolutely a legend in his own way.". 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. McDaniel was a two-time all-state player and led the state in rushing in 1954. McDaniel's last Philadelphia area appearance was at the 1994 Slamboree PPV at 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. well as others,' Csonka said. Dick Slater, the former professional wrestler and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Champion, died this week, WWE confirmed. really believed in wrestling. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Slater was convicted in 2004 and sentenced to one year of house arrest, two years probation, ordered to stay away from Halbert, and assessed with $18,000 in restitution. 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. "[10], McDaniel also worked for World Championship Wrestling's Slamboree 1993: A Legends' Reunion on May 23, 1993, where he teamed with Blackjack Mulligan and Jim Brunzell and fought Dick Murdoch, Don Muraco and Jimmy Snuka to a no-contest. As time went on, McDaniel's prowess on the fields of Midland was somewhat forgotten in his hometown. 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. Wahoo was a gambler and lost and won fortunes on the golf course. Edward McDaniel was cremated. > Canadian Hall of Fame Johnson taught biology during his tenure at Lee, along with coaching baseball. McDaniel Photo Albums, Title history from Professional Wrestling Online Museum and He still holds the universitys record for the longest punt, 91 yards. 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. Bush. The promoter wanted him to play off his Native American heritage, thus he was given the moniker "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. > Movies & TV failure and diabetes, finally succumbing to a stroke on Thursday. He never set down real roots anywhere.". Hobbs has earned a TNT Championship match that will take place on next week's Dynamite. His stint in the DEA included a 38-month tour in Afghanistan working for the agency prior to his retirement. They were just two rough wrestlers who enjoyed beating the hell out of each other. In an era where sports entertainment wins out over the art of The hardest part in assessing Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel's life is to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. Wahoo is well documented as a superior athlete on the gridiron, be it offense, defense and kicking. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). He was [6][4] Though he was a problematic teenager, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. A system error has occurred. Some are flattering, others not so much. 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! on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. At this time, A.F.L. By Dave Meltzer Feb 5, 2023. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Lees home field is named for Johnson, and he still attends football and baseball practices regularly. A number of factors may contribute to this scary statistic. Try again later. But looking back, no one was bigger on a world wide stage. 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 . Along with former NWA World Champions Bronko Nagurski, Wayne Munn, and others He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. Once described as the football Jets first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. NWA July 10, 1989. 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. McDaniel had been 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. Chief Wahoo McDaniel - The early Years and some of his opponents. While many people think of wrestling as an entertaining stage show, there is one thing about the sport that isn't funny: the alarmingly high death rate. Anyone can read what you share. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniels gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. Along with Johnny Valentine, Superstar Billy Graham was regarded as one of McDaniel's earliest and bitter rivals. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at St. Luke's Methodist Church . What are your memories of Dick Slater? Even against Abilene High in 1954 he still found a way to gain more than 100 yards but the Bulldogs ultimately fell in that game. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. Bob Bruggers, nearly ended the career of Ric Flair, the life of the pilot and less serious Bishop is now the vice president of Security for the Denver Broncos. 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. ". of us at PWBTS.com. . TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. ended tragically by the October 1975 plane crash that ended the career of Valentine and Ive never been anywhere I couldnt go back.. 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. Condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Wahoo McDaniel from all But its ultimately his wrestling career that wrestling fans want to hear about and it is well covered in this book, including his long run in Jim Crocketts Mid-Atlantic Wrestling with all the in-depth stories from Greg Valentine breaking his leg, his feuds with Ric Flair, Sgt. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion 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. Click here to submit your listings. Some people were bigger television stars over a shorter period of time. Former wrestler David Isley explained in Wrestling Classics.com the kind of Most notably, Wahoo played for the Jets in the 60s. injuries to Tim "Mr. Wrestling" Woods and David Crockett. last year on the team. It's not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 28.05.1996. Wahoo McDaniel: Bio Whether in the ring or on the gridiron, few athletes have ever matched the sheer toughness of "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. 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. If youre a wrestling fan, its all here the history and the stories, both inside and outside the ring. 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. He was an affable fellow away from the football field. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. ", He grabbed headlines nearly every time he played, and one player in a book about the Abilene High teams said McDaniel would come through the line with a "war whoop.". He was 63. In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. (Photo from The Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Gateway Wahoo [2][8] After he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1966, McDaniel began wrestling for Eddie Graham's Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF). Year should not be greater than current year. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania Nellie [Nelson Royal], Swede [Hanson] and now Chief, I'm not sure how much . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Aug 5: WWE SummerSlam, > Archives For most of the period from the late 1930s through the mid-1960s, that man was Lou Thesz. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. Publish date: May 13, 2019. . Wherever he went Wahoo drew money, but that came at a price. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Photo by Howard Baum. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He also was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. 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. 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. The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [4][7] He then played for the Denver Broncos between 1961 and 1963. 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 > Obituary Archive Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. 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. 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. Failed to remove flower. [10] The feud evolved into a tag feud with McDaniel and Paul Jones taking on Valentine and Ric Flair, who McDaniel met in the AWA. [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. So as this is going on, I'm looking at Wahoo and he's getting mad because he 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. In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. 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. He could do anything. feelings that McDaniel could give someone who was first a fanthen got into the business Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. From the time McDaniel roamed the playing fields of Midland as a young teenager playing for a baseball team coached by George H.W. As I sit here at my desk wanting to cry, but holding it back, I can see 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 Wahoo McDaniel Dead at 63. photo: wwe.com. [4], McDaniel began his career as a professional football player in 1960, playing for the Houston Oilers during their inaugural AFL Championship-winning season. So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. Learn more about managing a memorial . Verify and try again. SCW - Event @ Cowboys Nightlife Club in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. This is a carousel. That year, the Rebels beat rival Odessa Permian twice, including in a regional final, before falling to Converse Judson in the Class 5A state final. McDaniel spent time with various territories including the WWWF, NWA, Mid-Atlantic, AWA, WWC, and CWF. [4][5] His body was cremated and his ashes are with his daughter Nikki Houston, Texas. . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Health problems plagued Slater during the later years of his life and he was confined to a wheelchair. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Wahoo McDaniel I found on Findagrave.com. Slaughter working throughout the Texas, Florida, Georgia, He was 63. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. Few of his feuds were as legendary as his programs with Johnny Valentine, that Dirty Dicks life included some bizarre wrestling-related incidents. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: ''Robust, jolly, outspoken. 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. White said he was probably more well-known in places such as Florida or North Carolina, where he wrestled, than in Midland. But he was the nicest guy in the world, and if anybody needed anything you could count on Wahoo. quotes from Miami Herald and Wrestling Classics.com), _________________________________________________________, (If you have comments or questions, I can be reached by 3. based on information from your browser. 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. The new book about Wahoo McDaniel, appropriately titled Wahoo, is a rarity, as we get insight from the wife, in this case Karen McDaniel. 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. After high school, Bishop went to Nebraska originally out of high school but left after two years to return to Midland. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania Christian vs. He was just amazing.". 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. > Gaming Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. 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. According to one account, Slater was working with Sting in Bill Watts Mid-South Wrestling when he punched out a young Sting, dunking Stings head into a toilet for Stings alleged alliance with Dark Journey. '', ''But I know right from wrong,'' he said. Wahoo began splitting his time between football and wrestling, eventually transitioning to wrestling full time by the late 60s. [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. Wonderful Orndorff. 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. He was a popular wrestler in the . 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. it via video tape and film, because of the realism that these two wrestlers could communicate in a match. appropriate to send flowers. WAHOO MCDANIEL? 'He was colorful, and he was especially hard on the rookies. 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. When his football career ended in 1969, McDaniel became a full-time wrestler. [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. > Career Records An outlet for Wahoo came on the golf course. 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. Learn more about merges. You learn about his high school years and college, where his legend started and just grew with time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. 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. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. Charles Donald Kernodle Jr. (May 2, 1950 - May 17, 2021) was an American professional wrestler with the National Wrestling Alliance 's Jim Crockett Promotions. I've never been anywhere I couldn't go back.''. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Before he knew it, he was teaming with stars such as Dusty Rhodes, Bruiser Brody, Dick Murdoch, Jimmy Golden, and Greg Valentine working in promotions such as Championship Wrestling from Florida, Jim Crockett Promotions, Georgia Championship Wrestling, and Mid-South Wrestling. Chief with a fishing pole in his hand and talking with "the boys", Murdoch, Gene 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. "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. characters. and all I'm thinking is, `I'm a rookie and I can't afford to miss curfew.' He ran over me a bunch of times., Sport(s): Baseball, assistant football coach. "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. View Source . You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Sorry! Proud to be a Southerner, Slater used his Southern heritage as part of his gimmick, including the Confederate flag. December 26, 2005 Observer Newsletter: Eddie Guerrero cause of death revealed, TNA Turning Point. [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. Jim Kiick, who were McDaniel's teammates shared colorful remembrances in the Miami Herald. Discover information about Wahoo McDaniel and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. 4. His widow does an amazing job helping the reader understand the toll that wrestling took on Wahoo, and not just physically. Weve updated the security on the site. [9] He was also an avid golfer and hunter. He was an affable fellow away from the football field. Dykes went on to a successful career at Texas Tech where was the head coach from 1986-99. Penny Banner, Red Bastein, Tully Blanchard, The Crusher, Don Curtis, Terry Funk, Verne [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. Valentine. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Its not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. 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. Required fields are marked *. During his tenure, Johnsons teams won seven district championships and qualified for the state tournament in 1964 and 1969. 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 was a standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and played professionally for eight years. classic strap matches against Ric Flair, Angelo (Big Nasty) Mosca and the late Johnny "I knew he loved it and liked coming back there," said Cindi Blank, his youngest daughter who lives in Rowlett. 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