[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. Dirty Dicks life included some bizarre wrestling-related incidents. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. cremate McDaniel's body and scatter the ashes over a lake near Del Rio, Texas, once a McDaniel Photo Albums, Title history from Professional Wrestling Online Museum and (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. 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. The money was so good in wrestling and allowed much more freedom and independence than in the football world, so it turned out to that the wrestling worlds gain was footballs loss. Anderson, Nellie, Swede, Tex, Rufus and Jay Youngblood. > The Artist Canvas Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. 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. He arrived at Lee in 1960 when the school opened and served as the schools baseball coach until his retirement in 1990. ended tragically by the October 1975 plane crash that ended the career of Valentine and 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. Recruited by wrestler Mike Graham, Slater (like many athletes) heard the siren call of quick cash and entered the squared circle. [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. "He was a good father, and he loved his two little girls, and later in his life he had a son," White said. [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. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniels gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? What a battle royal that would be!! Lou Thesz passed away at about 7:35 a.m. on 4/28, 19 days after undergoing open heart surgery in Orlando, FL, and four days after his 86th birthday. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He's been in Pro Football for six years. 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. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at St. Luke's Methodist Church . "[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. From left, Zac McDaniel and Cindi Blank accept an award on behalf of their father the late Wahoo McDaniel, Doc Dodson, Keith Bishop, Ernie Johnson and Spike Dykes. > Music complications from diabetes and renal failure, Cremated, Ashes scattered in a lake in Del Rio, Texas. Later, after I broke into the business, what a real joy to work with this Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. based on information from your browser. McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric '', ''But I know right from wrong,'' he said. "Everybody loved to wrestle with him in the ring, and he was a box office attraction who had sellout crowds," Funk said. But whatever's happening on this earth, I imagine that he and Johnny Valentine Jul 1: Money in the Bank Along with Johnny Valentine, Superstar Billy Graham was regarded as one of McDaniel's earliest and bitter rivals. Oops, we were unable to send the email. We have set your language to McDaniel had been "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. So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. We had a fantastic faculty and our school administration was second to none., Linebacker Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel of the New York Jets posed with this expression as the American Football League team opened its training camp July 15, 1965 at Peekskill Military Academy in Peekskill, N.Y. Nick Bockwinkel, and Sgt. [5] One of his baseball coaches, particularly for his Pony League team, was George H. W. quotes from Miami Herald and Wrestling Classics.com), _________________________________________________________, (If you have comments or questions, I can be reached by Those were just some of the stories that continued the folklore that followed McDaniel during his life. Dykes had a four-year record at Lee of 34-11-1, with the best season the 1983 season. On September 7, 1977, Valentine regained the title at the WRAL-TV studio tapings, breaking McDaniel's leg in the process. Weve updated the security on the site. McDaniel spent time with various territories including the WWWF, NWA, Mid-Atlantic, AWA, WWC, and CWF. 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. Kiick said he remembered a moment from his rookie year in 1968, McDaniel's His son now lives in Panama City, Fla., and was present on Friday and Saturday for his father's induction in Midland. Make sure that the file is a photo. He was 63. I made a bunch of friendships with both Midland High and Lee kids. favorite fishing spot for McDaniel and his father. from the classic era of wrestling, and more recent names ranging from Ernie Ladd to Brian An outlet for Wahoo came on the golf course. NWA July 10, 1989. McDaniel is survived by two daughters and a son. 13.04.1996. Your email address will not be published. Learn more about merges. Even though Wahoo died in 2002, he seems to be a participant in the book because Karen was right there. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. It became something that lasted for quite some time.. Search above to list available cemeteries. See the article in its original context from. I have always missed Bob Caudle saying, He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. opposed to the many wrestlers of various ethnic ancestry that portrayed Native American He was a standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and played professionally for eight years. > Photo Galleries This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. McDaniel, whose real name was Ed, was a linebacker who returned a punt 91 yards for a touchdown against Iowa State in 1958. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He never set down real roots anywhere.". "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Proud to be a Southerner, Slater used his Southern heritage as part of his gimmick, including the Confederate flag. Most notably, Wahoo played for the Jets in the 60s. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He was James Durbin/Reporter-Telegram, Wahoo McDaniel in 1959, Oklahoma starting left end, who kicked longest punt in nation in 1958, 91 yards against Iowa State. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. 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. it via video tape and film, because of the realism that these two wrestlers could He was 63. 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. appropriate to send flowers. 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. [2], Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 17:07, NWA United States Heavyweight Championship, inaugural AFL Championship-winning season, Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling / Jim Crockett Promotions, NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship, Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, "Wahoo McDaniel, 63, a Wrestler and a Folk Hero for Fans of the Early Jets", "Ric Flair, Wahoo among President George H.W. Larry Csonka and 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. 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. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania He was a standout linebacker at the University of . There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The Internet Wrestling Database. Mid-Atlantic and Mid- South territories. When his football career ended in 1969, McDaniel became a full-time wrestler. 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 . 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. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [10][2], McDaniel and Valentine had a historical feud remembered for the sheer force of their punch/chop exchanges, both men widely known for their hard-hitting style. 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. 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. Dick Slater, the former professional wrestler and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Champion, died this week, WWE confirmed. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. 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 4. He earned all-state football honors, and led the state in rushing in his junior year. 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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. 'another big tomahawk chop by McDaniel'.". No matter where he went, Funk said, McDaniel was cheered. Flair, Terry and Dory Funk, the Ivan and Nikita Koloff, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Slater, who struggled with addiction and was arrested for a violent. He played for a PONY league team coached by George H.W. Center, pinning Dick Murdoch. Johnson passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. > Movies & TV last year on the team. in pain, and can throw those stiff chops and punches againamazing everyone that's [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! Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. But he was the nicest guy in the world, and if anybody needed anything you could count on Wahoo. Verify and try again. I've never been anywhere I couldn't go back.''. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: . 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. 'We went out drinking in Buffalo, me and Wahoo and John Bramlett,' Kiick McDaniel was a two-way star for the Bulldogs and also participated in track and field and played baseball. The 252-page book digs deep into the beginnings of Ed McDaniel, with help from his sisters and childhood friends. "He couldn't always make it back a lot but I knew he loved it.". Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. The pistol went off and burned Dory Funk Sr.'s pants, and Funk Jr. said by the time his father was through chastising McDaniel, he had tears in his eyes for feeling so bad. > Obituary Archive with the Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, and New Chief with a fishing pole in his hand and talking with "the boys", Murdoch, Gene He is also the author of the Wahoo McDaniel Record Book: 1962-1996. cartoon character image often associated with other such characters. Valentine. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. Whether it was [heat rub] in the jockstraps or critters in your shoes, Wahoo did it all.'. SCW - Event @ Cowboys Nightlife Club in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. 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. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniel's gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. Well-liked. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Some were more famous in specific countries. Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak is a long time Indy wrestling promoter/ manager/ wrestler based in North Carolina. 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. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. more of this I can stand. 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. Hobbs has earned a TNT Championship match that will take place on next week's Dynamite. Bob Bruggers, nearly ended the career of Ric Flair, the life of the pilot and less serious There have been local and even national legends. 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. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. Juice Robinson, Evil Uno and ROH Women's Champion Athena were all in action. [6][4] Though he was a problematic teenager, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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." "I think it's awesome," Blank said. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He also was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. You will hear from one wrestler after another how stiff a Wahoo chop could be and what a good friend Wahoo could be. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. > Video watching yet one more time. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. A talented worker, he proved equally talented at brawling as well as technical wrestling. Wonderful Orndorff. ). Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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][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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. (Photo from The Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Gateway Wahoo 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. [2][3] After he was traded to the New York Jets in 1964,[9] McDaniel began wrestling for Vincent J. McMahon's World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). Once described as the football Jets first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. He formally retired in 1989. 2. Professional wrestling has always lived in its own world and Dick Slater worked at a time when public sensibilities were much different than now. Please reset your password. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Wow, I could feel those beatings all the way down in my ringside seat at the Johnson taught biology during his tenure at Lee, along with coaching baseball. It was during his time in college that he made the switch to offensive line, and originally played center.. Bishop was selected by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the NFL Draft and went on to play nine full seasons as one of John Elways chief protectors after he made the move to offensive guard. Their feud has such meaning to long-time fans, and those who only got to view Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. He also was successful in track and field and also on the baseball field. Many wrestlers die long before they reach age 65, and more than a few never reach age 40 or 30. What made Wahoo tick and what ticked Wahoo off. There was an error deleting this problem. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. He spent the next nine months in the service. classic strap matches against Ric Flair, Angelo (Big Nasty) Mosca and the late Johnny As time went on, McDaniel's prowess on the fields of Midland was somewhat forgotten in his hometown. > Sporting Connection of us at PWBTS.com. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. LIST Frank Gotch - December 16, 1917 - Uremic Poisoning "The French Angel" Maurice Tillet - August 4, 1954 - Heart Disease Rikidozan - December 15, 1963 - Stabbed Wahoo didnt need to brag about how great he was; he showed it in the ring and left nothing back whenever he climbed inside those ropes. and Ricky Steamboat. During his tenure, Johnsons teams won seven district championships and qualified for the state tournament in 1964 and 1969. 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 brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. 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. This is a carousel with slides. Along with former NWA World Champions Bronko Nagurski, Wayne Munn, and others This account has been disabled. The late senior McDaniel, who had operated McDaniel Welding Works in Midland, was "very known . "'Wahoo was a great practical joker who loved to laugh at himself as Wahoo McDaniel Dead at 63. photo: wwe.com. Bush's ties to pro wrestling", "WAHOO MCDANIEL HE WAS A FLAMBOYANT FOOTBALLER AND A WACKO WRESTLER. Required fields are marked *. "He was just away from them, and you know how that goes when you are never home. Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. Its not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. He was an affable fellow away from the football field. New Wrestling Observer Newsletter plus tons of downloadable podcasts every week, Get breaking news alerts & weekly roundups sent to your inbox. [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. 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. Bush. [10][6], McDaniel was married four times to three different women. 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. Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. He could do anything. Part of a great wrestling. McDaniel's daughter Nicky Rowe told the Associated Press that the family will > Career Records Pillman; McDaniel made the move from professional football to wrestling, after a career You can always change this later in your Account settings. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. Jim Kiick, who were McDaniel's teammates shared colorful remembrances in the Miami Herald. I loved sitting in the locker room with 'the Few of his feuds were as legendary as his programs with Johnny Valentine, that Greg is a wrestling historian and avid collector of wrestling results and memorabilia. ACW Heavyweight Title Steel Cage: Bone Crusher (c) defeats Wahoo McDaniel. He still holds the universitys record for the longest punt, 91 yards. 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. Wahoo! That byplay was part of McDaniels fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "He was absolutely a legend in his own way.". Wahoo was a gambler and lost and won fortunes on the golf course. and all I'm thinking is, `I'm a rookie and I can't afford to miss curfew.' [2][5][6] The name "Wahoo" actually came from his father Hugh, who was known as "Big Wahoo". He married his wife Gayle in 1963 and they have two daughters, and have four grandchildren. Wahoo began splitting his time between football and wrestling, eventually transitioning to wrestling full time by the late 60s. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. McDaniel became a popular figure on the wrestling circuit. © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". 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. 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