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. New Wrestling Observer Newsletter plus tons of downloadable podcasts every week, Get breaking news alerts & weekly roundups sent to your inbox. 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 63. In December 2003, Slater was accused of stabbing his girlfriend Theresa Halbert with a butchers knife. .. 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. Part one of a series of videos.This is a revised video with all graphics included. [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 McDaniel died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. "I think it's awesome," Blank said. Slater had several brothers and sisters and one daughter. . For most of the period from the late 1930s through the mid-1960s, that man was Lou Thesz. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. If you want to get a complete picture on what Chief Wahoo McDaniel was really about, this is the book for you. [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! Christian vs. Some of these bouts included Indian Strap Matches and also tag team matches which pitted McDaniel and The Crusher against Superstar and Ivan Koloff. 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. Dirty Dicks life included some bizarre wrestling-related incidents. 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. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. About Johnson: Johnson, 80 and a native of Dublin, pursued a professional baseball career in the early 1950s after he served in the Army but later settled on teaching and coaching. 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[10], While wrestling in the American Wrestling Association (AWA), McDaniel engaged in a feud with Superstar Billy Graham. Center, pinning Dick Murdoch. 13.04.1996. PWI 500; . Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. Chief with a fishing pole in his hand and talking with "the boys", Murdoch, Gene "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. They were just two rough wrestlers who enjoyed beating the hell out of each other. He formally retired in 1989. AEW Dynamite: Bryan Danielson is ready to fight for everything at Revolution, Hardwood reveals how MJF shunned Tully Blanchard, The final years and legacy of Seelie Samara, NWA POWERRR: Its a hard Knox life for Bully Ray, NXT: Dolin Shines as Hayes Makes his Case, MLW Underground: Hennigans cheapest, most rigged victory yet, Chris Jericho: I have zero interest in ever going back to WWE. May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. Danielson said he hasn't even discussed the idea with Khan yet. Capitalizing on his stardom from the gridiron, he became one of the country's most popular and beloved wrestlers. Bishop is now the vice president of Security for the Denver Broncos. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? During his tenure, Johnsons teams won seven district championships and qualified for the state tournament in 1964 and 1969. [9] He was also an avid golfer and hunter. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 2 The Origin Of "Wahoo". Location unknown. NOW HE JUST HOPES TO STAY ALIVE LONG ENOUGH TO RAISE HIS SON", "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO . Family members linked to this person will appear here. [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. Whether it was [heat rub] in the jockstraps or critters in your shoes, Wahoo did it all.'. There have been local and even national legends. [10][6], McDaniel was married four times to three different women. it via video tape and film, because of the realism that these two wrestlers could You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. guess who?. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. McDaniel became a popular figure on the wrestling circuit. The promoter wanted him to play off his Native American heritage, thus he was given the moniker "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. Try again later. The duo will now advance to the four-way Tag Team title match at AEW Revolution. You will hear from one wrestler after another how stiff a Wahoo chop could be and what a good friend Wahoo could be. 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. 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. Lees home field is named for Johnson, and he still attends football and baseball practices regularly. Wahoo McDaniel Dead at 63. photo: wwe.com. favorite fishing spot for McDaniel and his father. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. Bush. 28.05.1996. A few were bigger drawing cards. of us at PWBTS.com. Their feud has such meaning to long-time fans, and those who only got to view The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Learn more about managing a memorial . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. injuries to Tim "Mr. Wrestling" Woods and David Crockett. In his first year as a full-time wrestler, McDaniel became involved in NWA Texas and won the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship. He was 63. Dick Slater battles Ric Flair. characters. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. [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. Along with Johnny Valentine, Superstar Billy Graham was regarded as one of McDaniel's earliest and bitter rivals. 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. Crockett/WCW shows at the Philadelphia Civic Center. Slater, who struggled with addiction and was arrested for a violent. NWAs official Twitter account noted that Slater died from heart complications. But looking back, no one was bigger on a world wide stage. See the article in its original context from. Johnson passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. That was bigger than most people in those days. He arrived at Lee in 1960 when the school opened and served as the schools baseball coach until his retirement in 1990. Resend Activation Email. "I knew he loved it and liked coming back there," said Cindi Blank, his youngest daughter who lives in Rowlett. [12] At Slamboree on May 23, 1995, he defeated Murdoch. He then was a defensive player in the old American Football League. He was a standout linebacker at the University of . McDaniel later went to play nine seasons in the American Football League with Houston, Denver, New York and Miami. About Bishop: Bishop, 55, was originally a defensive lineman for the Rebels and he was a good one. Mid-Atlantic and Mid- South territories. 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 [4][5] His body was cremated and his ashes are with his daughter Nikki Houston, Texas. on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. However, Slaters wild ways continued long after he left the ring, with some surprised he made it to the age of 67. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Failed to report flower. After high school, Bishop went to Nebraska originally out of high school but left after two years to return to Midland. 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. > Books McDaniel. This is a carousel. This angle is particularly remembered for a follow-up interview weeks later with Flair and Valentine throwing change at McDaniel, and Valentine asking him if he needed a custom-made wheelchair for his fat body. He married his wife Gayle in 1963 and they have two daughters, and have four grandchildren. 79705. Wahoo McDaniel: Bio Whether in the ring or on the gridiron, few athletes have ever matched the sheer toughness of "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. ", 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.". the Philadelphia Civic Center as part of the Legends Introduction along with Ole Anderson, By Dave Meltzer Feb 5, 2023. But most of all it was a chance for his hometown to honor him after all these years. [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. McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric McDaniel had been I know we all must go, but this is never easy. Wahoo was also a skilled fisherman and his love of fishing especially in his later years is also well chronicled here. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania "He was just away from them, and you know how that goes when you are never home. AWA Wrestlerock, 1986. photo: youtube.com. There was a problem getting your location. No matter where he went, Funk said, McDaniel was cheered. Discover information about Wahoo McDaniel and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. McDaniel, whose real name was Ed, was a linebacker who returned a punt 91 yards for a touchdown against Iowa State in 1958. Along with former NWA World Champions Bronko Nagurski, Wayne Munn, and others You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. There have been Hall of Famers and even a few true icons. The funeral home has stated that the service is open to public and it is Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. 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. Failed to delete memorial. 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. Try again later. 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. Dick Slater, the former professional wrestler and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Champion, died this week, WWE confirmed. This account has been disabled. 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. 'We went out drinking in Buffalo, me and Wahoo and John Bramlett,' Kiick https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6522480/wahoo-mcdaniel. Edward McDaniel was cremated. 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. He was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. WAHOO MCDANIEL? Wahoo McDaniel died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. McDaniel was born on June 19, 1938, in Louisiana to Hugh "Big Wahoo" McDaniel and Catherine McDaniel. The tag team match has been building for a few weeks. 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. He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. suffering from severe kidney problems for over four years, which required dialysis. Soon, the public-address announcer proclaimed, ''Tackle by . Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Search above to list available cemeteries. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: 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. Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. He played for a PONY league team coached by George H.W. His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. 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. Asheville, NC Civic Center on Sunday afternoons. So as this is going on, I'm looking at Wahoo and he's getting mad because he Learn more about merges. Those were just some of the stories that continued the folklore that followed McDaniel during his life. 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. A number of factors may contribute to this scary statistic. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniel's gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. Ed "Wahoo" McDaniel, 63, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Houston, Texas. 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][7] He then played for the Denver Broncos between 1961 and 1963. Some were more famous in specific countries. Slaughter, Gino Hernandez, and Greg Valentine, to name a few. > The Artist Canvas 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. man that I had always looked up to as a kid. Wahoo! Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. McDaniel is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks. 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. Please reset your password. Larry Csonka and © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. Valentine. [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. Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. 2. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Kiick said he remembered a moment from his rookie year in 1968, McDaniel's In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: Robust, jolly, outspoken. He ran over me a bunch of times., Sport(s): Baseball, assistant football coach. appropriate to send flowers. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. 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. Photo by Howard Baum. > Obituary Archive McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. 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. This book also shines the light on Wahoo, and how he helped many young wrestlers, from Ric Flair to Magnum T.A. Share them in the comments section below. You will also hear about a man who had lots of demons and anger issues and what they did to his friends and family. 'another big tomahawk chop by McDaniel'.". Include gps location with grave photos where possible. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. Throughout his career, Wahoo had notable feuds with Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Sgt. Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak is a long time Indy wrestling promoter/ manager/ wrestler based in North Carolina. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Spike was affable and very well thought of, and he ramped up the rivalry there is no question about that. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. But whatever's happening on this earth, I imagine that he and Johnny Valentine 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. > Collectibles complications from diabetes and renal failure, Cremated, Ashes scattered in a lake in Del Rio, Texas. and Ricky Steamboat. He was a man who was proud of his Native American heritage -- he was part Choctaw and Chickasaw -- and even when his time on the road kept him away from his family he worked at being a good father when he had the chance. 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! [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. 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. Wahoo had a long career and shed a lot of blood and so much of that blood was lost against Johnny Valentine. He died in 2002 of complications from diabetes. Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". watching yet one more time. 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. 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. 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. 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. All of sudden, Wahoo jumps on the table and jumps on the guy McDaniel Photo Albums, Title history from Professional Wrestling Online Museum and Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. He earned all-district and all-state honors and was on Lees first district championship team in 1974, which also included fellow Hall of Legends member Junior Miller. So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. The Internet Wrestling Database. quotes from Miami Herald and Wrestling Classics.com), _________________________________________________________, (If you have comments or questions, I can be reached by In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. His son now lives in Panama City, Fla., and was present on Friday and Saturday for his father's induction in Midland. 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. McDaniel was a two-way star for the Bulldogs and also participated in track and field and played baseball. That was kind of neat., Bishop on playing for former Lee coach Jim Acree: Being a starter, coach Acree was such a motivation for me and I was really blessed to have him as a coach during those formative years in high school.. > Canadian Hall of Fame Bush's ties to pro wrestling", "WAHOO MCDANIEL HE WAS A FLAMBOYANT FOOTBALLER AND A WACKO WRESTLER. Publish date: May 13, 2019. . It's not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? If youre a wrestling fan, its all here the history and the stories, both inside and outside the ring. 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. Greg is a wrestling historian and avid collector of wrestling results and memorabilia. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Jungle Boy would be the eighth match official for Sunday's PPV. Juice Robinson, Evil Uno and ROH Women's Champion Athena were all in action. 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. 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. 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. Wahoo McDaniel: def. 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. The 252-page book digs deep into the beginnings of Ed McDaniel, with help from his sisters and childhood friends. [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. Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. That byplay was part of McDaniel's fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. (AP Photo). 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. McDaniel's football teammates remembered him this past week. In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. There was an error deleting this problem. . Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Health problems plagued Slater during the later years of his life and he was confined to a wheelchair. I think I lived in 14 different homes growing up. 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. 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