He still holds the universitys record for the longest punt, 91 yards. 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. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. McDaniel became a popular figure on the wrestling circuit. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Soon, the public-address announcer proclaimed, ''Tackle by . 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. The funeral home has stated that the service is open to public and it is . "He was just away from them, and you know how that goes when you are never home. No BS. McDaniel is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. After high school, Bishop went to Nebraska originally out of high school but left after two years to return to Midland. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Try again later. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Some of these bouts included Indian Strap Matches and also tag team matches which pitted McDaniel and The Crusher against Superstar and Ivan Koloff. 2 The Origin Of "Wahoo". [4], McDaniel was born in the small town of Bernice, Louisiana in 1938. "We knew we had to stop him to win the game," said former Abilene High quarterback and defensive back David Bourland, who is 74 now and sells real estate in Abilene. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. See the article in its original context from. 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. May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. He arrived at Lee in 1960 when the school opened and served as the schools baseball coach until his retirement in 1990. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. 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. 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. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: 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. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : 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. McDaniel's football career ended after the 1968 season, but it was early in his pro career that he began wrestling, and it didn't take him long to become a box office draw. 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. Its not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. The late senior McDaniel, who had operated McDaniel Welding Works in Midland, was "very known . But most of all it was a chance for his hometown to honor him after all these years. Nonetheless, he didnt regret his wrestling career, often speaking fondly of his time in the ring. cartoon character image often associated with other such characters. the Cy-Fair Medical Clinic in Houston as a result of longtime complications from renal feelings that McDaniel could give someone who was first a fanthen got into the business [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. 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 So as this is going on, I'm looking at Wahoo and he's getting mad because he Flair, Terry and Dory Funk, the Ivan and Nikita Koloff, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Failed to remove flower. April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at . of us at PWBTS.com. New Wrestling Observer Newsletter plus tons of downloadable podcasts every week, Get breaking news alerts & weekly roundups sent to your inbox. Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. Danielson said he hasn't even discussed the idea with Khan yet. Wahoo began splitting his time between football and wrestling, eventually transitioning to wrestling full time by the late 60s. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. 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 [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! Wahoo McDaniel defeats The Desperado by DQ. Well-liked. [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 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. He paved the way for legitimate Native wrestlers like Jay Youngblood, Mark 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. "[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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Edward McDaniel was cremated. 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. This is a carousel. He then was a defensive player in the old American Football League. Wahoo takes on Colone Debeers. Add to your scrapbook. suffering from severe kidney problems for over four years, which required dialysis. [4][7] He then played for the Denver Broncos between 1961 and 1963. "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. injuries to Tim "Mr. Wrestling" Woods and David Crockett. He was 63. McDaniel is survived by two daughters and a son. characters. and Ricky Steamboat. Many wrestlers die long before they reach age 65, and more than a few never reach age 40 or 30. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M s. Wahoo was a tough son of a gun and never trusted any promoter when it came to money. 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. Wonderful Orndorff. guess who?. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. That byplay was part of McDaniel's fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. 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. Failed to report flower. [10] Valentine originally won the title on June 11, 1977, with McDaniel regaining it in Raleigh, North Carolina two months later. > Collectibles Kiick said he remembered a moment from his rookie year in 1968, McDaniel's I have always missed Bob Caudle saying, He was an affable fellow away from the football field. 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. '', ''But I know right from wrong,'' he said. 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. 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. As time went on, McDaniel's prowess on the fields of Midland was somewhat forgotten in his hometown. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Pillman; McDaniel made the move from professional football to wrestling, after a career His father worked in oil and he moved to several towns before settling down in Midland, Texas, while McDaniel was in middle school. McDaniel was born on June 19, 1938, in Louisiana to Hugh "Big Wahoo" McDaniel and Catherine McDaniel. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. Publish date: May 13, 2019. . Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. [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. [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. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. failure and diabetes, finally succumbing to a stroke on Thursday. 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. > Sporting Connection 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. Some were more famous in specific countries. Dykes went on to a successful career at Texas Tech where was the head coach from 1986-99. Bush's ties to pro wrestling", "WAHOO MCDANIEL HE WAS A FLAMBOYANT FOOTBALLER AND A WACKO WRESTLER. "I'm not sure that with our linebackers, that (coach Chuck) Moser didn't tell them to tackle him whether he had the ball or not. Wahoo McDaniel Birth name Edward McDaniel Born June 19, 1938 Bernice, Oklahoma Died April 18, 2002 (aged 63) Houston, Texas Cause of death Kidney failure Professional wrestling stats Known as Wahoo McDaniel Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) Weight 265 lb (120 kg) Trained by Dory Funk Sr. www.profightdb.com. McDaniel has three children, two daughters and a son, and his sister Margaret Smith, still lives in Midland. 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. A number of factors may contribute to this scary statistic. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Charles Donald Kernodle Jr. (May 2, 1950 - May 17, 2021) was an American professional wrestler with the National Wrestling Alliance 's Jim Crockett Promotions. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at St. Luke's Methodist Church . This book also shines the light on Wahoo, and how he helped many young wrestlers, from Ric Flair to Magnum T.A. In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. 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. 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. Harley Race, Ray Stevens, Lou Thesz, Mr. Wrestling II, and Tommy Young. GREAT NEWS! Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. McDaniel later went to play nine seasons in the American Football League with Houston, Denver, New York and Miami. Those were just some of the stories that continued the folklore that followed McDaniel during his life. 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. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniels gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. Your email address will not be published. I think I lived in 14 different homes growing up. I only saw McDaniel only a few times live, including at one of the first 'another big tomahawk chop by McDaniel'.". > Photo Galleries Teams schemed to stop McDaniel, and most didn't. Wow, I could feel those beatings all the way down in my ringside seat at the 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. Spike was affable and very well thought of, and he ramped up the rivalry there is no question about that. and all I'm thinking is, `I'm a rookie and I can't afford to miss curfew.' 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. McDaniel spent time with various territories including the WWWF, NWA, Mid-Atlantic, AWA, WWC, and CWF. The online apartment guide reported in its National Rent Report that the Petroplex cities rank Local music, an outdoor workout class and the Cousins Maine Lobster traveling food truck: here's Blong: The Permian Basin should solve the issue of produced water and show the nation and the "Its not just a place to go hear music but an experience.. it via video tape and film, because of the realism that these two wrestlers could e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com). He wrestled until 1989. 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. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. in pain, and can throw those stiff chops and punches againamazing everyone that's [6][4] Though he was a problematic teenager, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. 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