He spent the next nine months in the service. "He was just away from them, and you know how that goes when you are never home. 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. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: 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. If you want to get a complete picture on what Chief Wahoo McDaniel was really about, this is the book for you. Antonio Pugliese & Wahoo McDaniel: def. are already in a ring up there in Heaven a place where neither Wahoo or Valentine are [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. "[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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. 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 . Slaughter working throughout the Texas, Florida, Georgia, But looking back, no one was bigger on a world wide stage. [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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He is also the author of the Wahoo McDaniel Record Book: 1962-1996. The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. of us at PWBTS.com. 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. [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. 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. "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. > Movies & TV Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. He never set down real roots anywhere.". Condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Wahoo McDaniel from all Wahoo! 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. > Career Records Wahoo was a gambler and lost and won fortunes on the golf course. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Obituaries for April 26. 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. 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. Jim Kiick, who were McDaniel's teammates shared colorful remembrances in the Miami Herald. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M s. 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. the Cy-Fair Medical Clinic in Houston as a result of longtime complications from renal Whether it was [heat rub] in the jockstraps or critters in your shoes, Wahoo did it all.'. 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 wore a full Native American head dress that Funk said was his way of showing that they could be good guys, and be heroes. more of this I can stand. "I think it's awesome," Blank said. Asheville, NC Civic Center on Sunday afternoons. No matter where he went, Funk said, McDaniel was cheered. To use this feature, use a newer browser. WAHOO MCDANIEL? Health problems plagued Slater during the later years of his life and he was confined to a wheelchair. Wahoo was a tough son of a gun and never trusted any promoter when it came to money. According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. complications from diabetes and renal failure, Cremated, Ashes scattered in a lake in Del Rio, Texas. 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. The hardest part in assessing Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel's life is to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. He arrived at Lee in 1960 when the school opened and served as the schools baseball coach until his retirement in 1990. View Source . It's not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. What made Wahoo tick and what ticked Wahoo off. Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". 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. 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. McDaniel later went to play nine seasons in the American Football League with Houston, Denver, New York and Miami. '', ''But I know right from wrong,'' he said. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Home; Cards; PWI. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: ''Robust, jolly, outspoken. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniels gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. failure and diabetes, finally succumbing to a stroke on Thursday. 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 is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks. > Music So as this is going on, I'm looking at Wahoo and he's getting mad because he ", 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.". You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Wonderful Orndorff. McDaniel's daughter Nicky Rowe told the Associated Press that the family will Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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. All of sudden, Wahoo jumps on the table and jumps on the guy You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Even if Wahoo was alive to tell his story himself, that was not his style. 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. > Collectibles Slaughter, Gino Hernandez, and Greg Valentine, to name a few. LIST Frank Gotch - December 16, 1917 - Uremic Poisoning "The French Angel" Maurice Tillet - August 4, 1954 - Heart Disease Rikidozan - December 15, 1963 - Stabbed "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. Aug 5: WWE SummerSlam, > Archives He wrestled until 1989. 2. McDaniel was a major star in prominent National Wrestling Alliance affiliated promotions such as Championship . His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. Dykes went on to a successful career at Texas Tech where was the head coach from 1986-99. Hobbs has earned a TNT Championship match that will take place on next week's Dynamite. [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. 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. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Despite a wild life, Dick Slater lived to the age of 67, passing away on October 18, 2018. An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. 13.04.1996. New Wrestling Observer Newsletter plus tons of downloadable podcasts every week, Get breaking news alerts & weekly roundups sent to your inbox. Once described as the football Jets first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at . 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 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. 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. But whatever's happening on this earth, I imagine that he and Johnny Valentine He was 63. 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. 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. 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. watching yet one more time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. He married his wife Gayle in 1963 and they have two daughters, and have four grandchildren. [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. > Books As time went on, McDaniel's prowess on the fields of Midland was somewhat forgotten in his hometown. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: Robust, jolly, outspoken. [4][5] His body was cremated and his ashes are with his daughter Nikki Houston, Texas. 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. 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. Try again. Kingston's announcement aired on Twitter after Wednesday's Dynamite. Another ex-Jet makes the Hall of Fame: The late Wahoo McDaniel, who played linebacker for the #Jets in 1964-65, has been named a @WWE Hall of Fame legacy inductee. Some people were bigger television stars over a shorter period of time. His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. He died in 2002 of complications from diabetes. 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. [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. Professional wrestling has always lived in its own world and Dick Slater worked at a time when public sensibilities were much different than now. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. York Jets, and a college career with the University of Oklahoma during the late 1950s. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. (AP Photo). . Please reset your password. 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. Some of these bouts included Indian Strap Matches and also tag team matches which pitted McDaniel and The Crusher against Superstar and Ivan Koloff. Wow, I could feel those beatings all the way down in my ringside seat at the And those in his family said he always talked glowingly about Midland. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Pillman; McDaniel made the move from professional football to wrestling, after a career He was an affable fellow away from the football field. well as others,' Csonka said. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). Nellie [Nelson Royal], Swede [Hanson] and now Chief, I'm not sure how much What's that going to be at Pagosa Shopping Center? may have found a path, and Miz finds a social media superstar partner. There have been Hall of Famers and even a few true icons. Boris Malenko: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. When his football career ended in 1969, McDaniel became a full-time wrestler. Part one of a series of videos.This is a revised video with all graphics included. . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Slater had several brothers and sisters and one daughter. Its not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. 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. Discover information about Wahoo McDaniel and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). Along with former NWA World Champions Bronko Nagurski, Wayne Munn, and others 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 played for a PONY league team coached by George H.W. On September 7, 1977, Valentine regained the title at the WRAL-TV studio tapings, breaking McDaniel's leg in the process. Unfortunately, this would pale in comparison to Slaters most notorious incident out of the ring. McDaniel was a two-time all-state player and led the state in rushing in 1954. e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com). That byplay was part of McDaniels fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. [2][5][6] The name "Wahoo" actually came from his father Hugh, who was known as "Big Wahoo". There is a problem with your email/password. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. At this time, A.F.L. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. cartoon character image often associated with other such characters. Harley Race, Ray Stevens, Lou Thesz, Mr. Wrestling II, and Tommy Young. Puroresu.com, He was ended tragically by the October 1975 plane crash that ended the career of Valentine and Denise covers the final edition of Dynamite before Sunday's pay-per-view event. Larry Csonka and See the article in its original context from. 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. Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. You will hear from one wrestler after another how stiff a Wahoo chop could be and what a good friend Wahoo could be. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. And he was proud to be from Midland. 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. Teams schemed to stop McDaniel, and most didn't. The Destination opens for 2023 season, JC BASEBALL: Chaps suffer first loss after DH split with NCTC, JC MENS BASKETBALL: Chaps can end postseason drought against SPC, Hikers may encounter temporary closures at Big Bend, Region 18 Education Service Center hosts school safety summit. I have always missed Bob Caudle saying, All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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 cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Bush. Nonetheless, he didnt regret his wrestling career, often speaking fondly of his time in the ring. Bush. 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. Learn more about merges. A few were bigger drawing cards. Juice Robinson, Evil Uno and ROH Women's Champion Athena were all in action. We have set your language to Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. An easygoing guy, no angel. SCW - Event @ Cowboys Nightlife Club in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. Author: F4W Staff. 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 . Anderson, Nellie, Swede, Tex, Rufus and Jay Youngblood. Every day was a learning experience with Ernie.. (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff), MISD Athletic Hall of Legends induction ceremony Friday at Grande Stadium. [5] One of his baseball coaches, particularly for his Pony League team, was George H. W. An outlet for Wahoo came on the golf course. suffering from severe kidney problems for over four years, which required dialysis. He was a standout linebacker at the University of . . 'another big tomahawk chop by McDaniel'.". Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He formally retired in 1989. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. cremate McDaniel's body and scatter the ashes over a lake near Del Rio, Texas, once a Oops, we were unable to send the email. Resend Activation Email. The duo will now advance to the four-way Tag Team title match at AEW Revolution. last year on the team. guess who?''. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The promoter wanted him to play off his Native American heritage, thus he was given the moniker "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. Try again later. it via video tape and film, because of the realism that these two wrestlers could Bob Bruggers, nearly ended the career of Ric Flair, the life of the pilot and less serious 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. Wahoo began splitting his time between football and wrestling, eventually transitioning to wrestling full time by the late 60s. ", "Believability, storytelling made pro wrestling great", NWA Southern Heavyweight Title (Florida) history, NWA United States Tag Team Title (Florida) history, NWA World Tag Team Title (Florida) history, NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title history, NWA/WCW United States Heavyweight Title history, NWA World Tag Team Title (Mid-Atlantic/WCW) history, "NWA Hall of Fame Class for 2011 announced", "NWA United States Heavyweight Title (1967-1968/05) - American Heavyweight Title (1968/05-1986/02)", SCW Southwest Television/Heavyweight Title history, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wahoo_McDaniel&oldid=1141935529, ACW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time), NWA United States Championship Tournament (1984), This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 17:07. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [6][4] Though he was a problematic teenager, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. Also on a dare and $100 he ran from Norman to Chickasha in Oklahoma in the heat of summer. > WrestleMania, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Stuntwork and cereal make J. Spade a Wildcard, WWE Raw: Rollins and K.O. Wahoo McDaniel: def. Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. Slater was accidentally shot by colleague Wahoo McDaniel after the Native American legend pistol-whipped a fan whod drawn a knife on wrestler Tommy Rich. May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. 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