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. 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. 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. The younger McDaniel took the name as his own, using it as not only his ring name but . Charles Donald Kernodle Jr. (May 2, 1950 - May 17, 2021) was an American professional wrestler with the National Wrestling Alliance 's Jim Crockett Promotions. According to one account, Slater was working with Sting in Bill Watts Mid-South Wrestling when he punched out a young Sting, dunking Stings head into a toilet for Stings alleged alliance with Dark Journey. Eddie Guerrero's cause of death released, TNA Turning Point. Antonio Pugliese & Wahoo McDaniel: def. Required fields are marked *. And those in his family said he always talked glowingly about Midland. Johnson passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. 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. Slater, who struggled with addiction and was arrested for a violent. 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. opposed to the many wrestlers of various ethnic ancestry that portrayed Native American
His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. That byplay was part of McDaniels fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. Ive never been anywhere I couldnt go back.. Photo by Howard Baum. Bush's ties to pro wrestling", "WAHOO MCDANIEL HE WAS A FLAMBOYANT FOOTBALLER AND A WACKO WRESTLER. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. Many wrestlers die long before they reach age 65, and more than a few never reach age 40 or 30. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? At this time, A.F.L. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. [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. 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. (Theres Linda Hogans book and one from Bruiser Brodys widow.). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6522480/wahoo-mcdaniel. Sorry! Please reset your password. Teams schemed to stop McDaniel, and most didn't. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Longtime friend Tommy "Flat Top" Johnson championed McDaniel's cause for years, helping to let people know who McDaniel was and what he did. 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. The 252-page book digs deep into the beginnings of Ed McDaniel, with help from his sisters and childhood friends. This book also shines the light on Wahoo, and how he helped many young wrestlers, from Ric Flair to Magnum T.A. 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. [2][5][6] The name "Wahoo" actually came from his father Hugh, who was known as "Big Wahoo". Some of these bouts included Indian Strap Matches and also tag team matches which pitted McDaniel and The Crusher against Superstar and Ivan Koloff. A lot of times they didn't tackle him, and they'd hit him and (get dragged) five yards before they could get him down. AWA Wrestlerock, 1986. photo: youtube.com. Nonetheless, he didnt regret his wrestling career, often speaking fondly of his time in the ring. [12] At Slamboree on May 23, 1995, he defeated Murdoch. . CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at 2508 North Big Spring Street, Midland, Texas
December 26, 2005 Observer Newsletter: Eddie Guerrero cause of death revealed, TNA Turning Point. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at . > Books
You can always change this later in your Account settings. GREAT NEWS! Try again later. guess who?''. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. 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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. Most notably, Wahoo played for the Jets in the 60s. Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". 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. Slater established himself as one of the baddest men in wrestling during his heyday in the territories in the 1970s and 1980s, eventually retiring due to a back injury in 1996. A few were bigger drawing cards. McDaniel was a major star in prominent National Wrestling Alliance affiliated promotions such as Championship . McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff), MISD Athletic Hall of Legends induction ceremony Friday at Grande Stadium. 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. [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 paved the way for legitimate Native wrestlers like Jay Youngblood, Mark
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 . Flair, Terry and Dory Funk, the Ivan and Nikita Koloff, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard,
Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Bush. 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. But what is undeniable is the man who was simply known as "Wahoo" for much of his life to those outside his family, and either Daddy or Edward to his family, he was an American original. Author: F4W Staff. 4. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. the Cy-Fair Medical Clinic in Houston as a result of longtime complications from renal
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. He was just amazing.". Share this memorial using social media sites or email. and all I'm thinking is, `I'm a rookie and I can't afford to miss curfew.' Wahoo was a tough son of a gun and never trusted any promoter when it came to money. 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. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. quotes from Miami Herald and Wrestling Classics.com), _________________________________________________________, (If you have comments or questions, I can be reached by
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. ". ", "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. 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. 28.05.1996. Obituaries for April 26. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Recruited by wrestler Mike Graham, Slater (like many athletes) heard the siren call of quick cash and entered the squared circle. "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. 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. Chief with a fishing pole in his hand and talking with "the boys", Murdoch, Gene
An easygoing guy, no angel. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. in pain, and can throw those stiff chops and punches againamazing everyone that's
[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). This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. In his first year as a full-time wrestler, McDaniel became involved in NWA Texas and won the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship. Even outside of Midland he became a well-known high school superstar. "You were going to make money in the ring with Wahoo.". His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. 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 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. boys' and hearing a lot of Chief's war stories. 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. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002:
. He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. White credits much of his success to the mentoring of former MHS coach Thurman "Tugboat" Jones, and said it was because of him that McDaniel became the athlete that he was. Share them in the comments section below. That byplay was part of McDaniel's fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. Youngblood, and Chris (Tatanka) Chavis to portray their characters as something beyond the
well as others,' Csonka said. 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! 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. Slater had several brothers and sisters and one daughter. In an era where sports entertainment wins out over the art of
Bishop is now the vice president of Security for the Denver Broncos. 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. Condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Wahoo McDaniel from all
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. and Ricky Steamboat. Wahoo McDaniel: Bio Whether in the ring or on the gridiron, few athletes have ever matched the sheer toughness of "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. The Internet Wrestling Database. "Anybody who knows anything about football in West Texas, they knew about Wahoo," said former Texas Tech coach Spike Dykes, who is a native of Ballinger. Some are flattering, others not so much. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. 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