No matter where he went, Funk said, McDaniel was cheered. [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. man that I had always looked up to as a kid. 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. www.profightdb.com. Search above to list available cemeteries. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. As I sit here at my desk wanting to cry, but holding it back, I can see (Theres Linda Hogans book and one from Bruiser Brodys widow.). Dykes had a four-year record at Lee of 34-11-1, with the best season the 1983 season. I made a bunch of friendships with both Midland High and Lee kids. 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. This account has been disabled. Try again later. "I think it's awesome," Blank said. What a battle royal that would be!! Please reset your password. 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. Johnson passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. may have found a path, and Miz finds a social media superstar partner. "He was a wild, crazy Indian," said his daughter, Nicky Rowe. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. [4][7] He then played for the Denver Broncos between 1961 and 1963. 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. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. are already in a ring up there in Heaven a place where neither Wahoo or Valentine are Verify and try again. My dad was a homebuilder, and whatever house we didnt sell thats the home we moved into. 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 . 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. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. Once described as the football Jets first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. Sorry! He could do anything. "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. 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. McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm A few were bigger drawing cards. 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. > Music 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. THe 240-pound McDaniel is 27 years old and hails from Midland, Tex. 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. 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. [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 e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com). said. ). 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. "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. McDaniel was a two-time all-state player and led the state in rushing in 1954. Soon, the public-address announcer proclaimed, ''Tackle by . Their feud has such meaning to long-time fans, and those who only got to view His legend began to foster itself when he played youth baseball, but it was on the football field where it started to take on a life of its own. 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. Jul 1: Money in the Bank 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. Wow, I could feel those beatings all the way down in my ringside seat at the 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. May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. He spent the next nine months in the service. 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. 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You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Please try again later. Kingston's announcement aired on Twitter after Wednesday's Dynamite. based on information from your browser. An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Thanks for your help! McDaniel being inducted into the Midland ISD Athletics Hall of Legends this weekend is sort of the culmination of a campaign by some in Midland to bring recognition to him for his exploits both in Midland and the rest of his career. The 252-page book digs deep into the beginnings of Ed McDaniel, with help from his sisters and childhood friends. Well-liked. 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. Larry Csonka and last year on the team. On September 7, 1977, Valentine regained the title at the WRAL-TV studio tapings, breaking McDaniel's leg in the process. McDaniel, whose real name was Ed, was a linebacker who returned a punt 91 yards for a touchdown against Iowa State in 1958. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The duo will now advance to the four-way Tag Team title match at AEW Revolution. But looking back, no one was bigger on a world wide stage. [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! Please enter your email and password to sign in. > Books You will also hear about a man who had lots of demons and anger issues and what they did to his friends and family. "He was absolutely a legend in his own way.". He formally retired in 1989. This book also shines the light on Wahoo, and how he helped many young wrestlers, from Ric Flair to Magnum T.A. 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. "He was the toughest son of (a gun) that I knew, and also, if you could believe this, at the very same time he was one of the nicest people you could run across," said longtime friend and former professional wrestler Dory Funk Jr. "He had a heart of gold, but at the same time if you crossed him he'd fight you at the drop of a hat. McDaniel's football teammates remembered him this past week. [9] He was also an avid golfer and hunter. McDaniel is survived by two daughters and a son. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Location unknown. Wahoo was also a skilled fisherman and his love of fishing especially in his later years is also well chronicled here. After McDaniel's last season playing football, he became one of wrestling's enduring good guys, facing opponents like Ric Flair, Rowdy Roddy Piper and Bobo Brazil. 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. [13] He also worked in independent shows until retiring in 1996. . He was an affable fellow away from the football field. on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. As time went on, McDaniel's prowess on the fields of Midland was somewhat forgotten in his hometown. Despite a wild life, Dick Slater lived to the age of 67, passing away on October 18, 2018. He still holds the university's record for the longest punt, 91 yards. Current subscribers click here to continue reading. "You were going to make money in the ring with Wahoo.". boys' and hearing a lot of Chief's war stories. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. Christian vs. He was 63. 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. Wahoo! complications from diabetes and renal failure, Cremated, Ashes scattered in a lake in Del Rio, Texas. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Make sure that the file is a photo. Vintage Wahoo McDaniel. I only saw McDaniel only a few times live, including at one of the first > Canadian Hall of Fame Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. In his first year as a full-time wrestler, McDaniel became involved in NWA Texas and won the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship. 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. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [3][4] He has four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren from Dustin (Vayda and Bo Wayne) and Brittany through Nikki and twins, Morgan and Taylor, through Cindi. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. Edward McDaniel, best known by his nickname, Wahoo McDaniel, enjoyed a long career in both professional wrestling, as well as professional football. 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. According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. He was an affable fellow away from the football field. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [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. Ive never been anywhere I couldnt go back.. Throughout his career, Wahoo had notable feuds with Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Sgt. watching yet one more time. From the time McDaniel roamed the playing fields of Midland as a young teenager playing for a baseball team coached by George H.W. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. New Wrestling Observer Newsletter plus tons of downloadable podcasts every week, Get breaking news alerts & weekly roundups sent to your inbox. Wahoo takes on Colone Debeers. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. guess who?''. Bush's ties to pro wrestling", "WAHOO MCDANIEL HE WAS A FLAMBOYANT FOOTBALLER AND A WACKO WRESTLER. He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Share them in the comments section below. of us at PWBTS.com. 79705. Try again later. The tag team match has been building for a few weeks. 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. Slaughter working throughout the Texas, Florida, Georgia, Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. McDaniel is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). Even though Wahoo died in 2002, he seems to be a participant in the book because Karen was right there. 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. After his stint with the Air National Guard, he returned to Midland and spent the rest of his career at MHS, working numerous sporting events and becoming one of the most well known trainers in West Texas. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Gagne, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Larry Hennig, Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, Angelo Mosca Sr, [4], McDaniel began his career as a professional football player in 1960, playing for the Houston Oilers during their inaugural AFL Championship-winning season. Dodson is the first person who is not an athlete or coach to be inducted into the Hall of Legends. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. > Collectibles He'd give you his last dime.". Youngblood, and Chris (Tatanka) Chavis to portray their characters as something beyond the McDaniel Photo Albums, Title history from Professional Wrestling Online Museum and McDaniel became a popular figure on the wrestling circuit. 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. . failure and diabetes, finally succumbing to a stroke on Thursday. Johnson taught biology during his tenure at Lee, along with coaching baseball. Wahoo began splitting his time between football and wrestling, eventually transitioning to wrestling full time by the late 60s. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Whether it was [heat rub] in the jockstraps or critters in your shoes, Wahoo did it all.'. 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. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. A system error has occurred. 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. [4][5] His body was cremated and his ashes are with his daughter Nikki Houston, Texas. Chief Wahoo McDaniel - The early Years and some of his opponents. In an era where sports entertainment wins out over the art of The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. Eddie Guerrero's cause of death released, TNA Turning Point. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania While co-author John Cosper does an excellent job filling in the historical significance of Wahoo McDaniels career, in both football and pro wrestling, its Karens insight into what Wahoo was thinking or doing and his reactions to things that make the book even better. 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. . 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. Edward McDaniel was cremated. 28.05.1996. . His widow does an amazing job helping the reader understand the toll that wrestling took on Wahoo, and not just physically. He then was a defensive player in the old American Football League. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. And this weekend was a chance for those who didn't know him to find out who he was, and for those who did know him to remember some old stories. 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. McDaniel. So as this is going on, I'm looking at Wahoo and he's getting mad because he [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. > Gaming NOW HE JUST HOPES TO STAY ALIVE LONG ENOUGH TO RAISE HIS SON", "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO . (Tommy Johnson) worked all his lifetime trying to get Wahoo in the (Midland High) Hall of Fame and we kept running up against brick walls. Some were more famous in specific countries. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. View Source . That byplay was part of McDaniel's fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. As most readers know by now, wrestling legend Wahoo McDaniel died last week at guess who?. He paved the way for legitimate Native wrestlers like Jay Youngblood, Mark But he was the nicest guy in the world, and if anybody needed anything you could count on 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). Long before there was The Lunatic Fringe, there was Dirty Dick Slater, a roughhouse redneck who brawled in and out of the ring; proving he didnt live his gimmick he was his gimmick. 2 The Origin Of "Wahoo". 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. In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. 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. Penny Banner, Red Bastein, Tully Blanchard, The Crusher, Don Curtis, Terry Funk, Verne As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share. He never set down real roots anywhere.". Crockett/WCW shows at the Philadelphia Civic Center. 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. He was 63. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania On May 23, 1999, in Kansas, Missouri, during the Over the Edge PPV, Owen Hart fell 78 feet into the ring and was pronounced dead on arrival at the Truman Medical Center. Wahoo! There was an error deleting this problem. 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. Required fields are marked *. No BS. Part one of a series of videos.This is a revised video with all graphics included. 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. And he was proud to be from Midland. April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at . 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 Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. He is also the author of the Wahoo McDaniel Record Book: 1962-1996. 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 defeats The Desperado by DQ. By Ryan on October 25, 2016 2000s 2002 Kidney Failure camaro_mang 5 years ago Bush. 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. Recruited by wrestler Mike Graham, Slater (like many athletes) heard the siren call of quick cash and entered the squared circle. Lees home field is named for Johnson, and he still attends football and baseball practices regularly. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Aug 5: WWE SummerSlam, > Archives Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. 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. 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. His wife, Charlie updated people regularly, using terms Lou lived his life with. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. I happened to be at the right place at the right time, and we had a great staff. > Obituary Archive 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. 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. Those were just some of the stories that continued the folklore that followed McDaniel during his life. Boris Malenko: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at 2508 North Big Spring Street, Midland, Texas (Photo from The Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Gateway Wahoo (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff), MISD Athletic Hall of Legends induction ceremony Friday at Grande Stadium. It became something that lasted for quite some time.. 'We went out drinking in Buffalo, me and Wahoo and John Bramlett,' Kiick Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? .. They were just two rough wrestlers who enjoyed beating the hell out of each other. 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. [12] At Slamboree on May 23, 1995, he defeated Murdoch. Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". Nonetheless, he didnt regret his wrestling career, often speaking fondly of his time in the ring. He's been in Pro Football for six years. Those stories, though, for his friends and family overshadowed what type of person he was when he was not on the football field or in the wrestling ring. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. ''Well-liked. 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 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. (AP Photo). ended tragically by the October 1975 plane crash that ended the career of Valentine and 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.. , crazy Indian, & quot ; Wahoo & quot ; Wahoo & quot ; &... Of the Grant Teaff era in a ring up there in Heaven a place where neither Wahoo or are... 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