Christian vs. 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. (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff), MISD Athletic Hall of Legends induction ceremony Friday at Grande Stadium. The funeral home has stated that the service is open to public and it is But in every generation, there is only one immortal, someone who not only changed history, but in many ways, was history. Well-liked. Slater had several brothers and sisters and one daughter. The tag team match has been building for a few weeks. Danielson said he hasn't even discussed the idea with Khan yet. Valentine. 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. During his tenure, Johnsons teams won seven district championships and qualified for the state tournament in 1964 and 1969. 'another big tomahawk chop by McDaniel'.". 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. well as others,' Csonka said. Try again later. ). 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. Please reset your password. The hardest part in assessing Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel's life is to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. What a battle royal that would be!! Edward McDaniel, best known by his nickname, Wahoo McDaniel, enjoyed a long career in both professional wrestling, as well as professional football. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. ACW Heavyweight Title Steel Cage: Bone Crusher (c) defeats Wahoo McDaniel. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. McDaniel had been Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Soon, the public-address announcer proclaimed, Tackle by . Oops, something didn't work. Dodson is the first person who is not an athlete or coach to be inducted into the Hall of Legends. Johnson passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. Bob Bruggers, nearly ended the career of Ric Flair, the life of the pilot and less serious Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. McDaniel's health started to deteriorate in the mid-1990s, [6] which led to his retirement in 1996, and he eventually lost both kidneys in 2000. Even outside of Midland he became a well-known high school superstar. Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. Larry Csonka and > Obituary Archive You will hear from one wrestler after another how stiff a Wahoo chop could be and what a good friend Wahoo could be. In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. The duo will now advance to the four-way Tag Team title match at AEW Revolution. "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. 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. Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. However, Slaters wild ways continued long after he left the ring, with some surprised he made it to the age of 67. He never set down real roots anywhere.". But he was the nicest guy in the world, and if anybody needed anything you could count on Wahoo. In 1977, Johnny Valentine's son Greg Valentine attacked McDaniel and broke his leg in an angle to establish Greg as Johnny's successor. This account has been disabled. Nick Bockwinkel, and Sgt. [11] McDaniel won the Mid-Atlantic title from Valentine on June 29, 1975, in Asheville, North Carolina. 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. Charles Donald Kernodle Jr. (May 2, 1950 - May 17, 2021) was an American professional wrestler with the National Wrestling Alliance 's Jim Crockett Promotions. 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. Kingston's announcement aired on Twitter after Wednesday's Dynamite. The 252-page book digs deep into the beginnings of Ed McDaniel, with help from his sisters and childhood friends. About Dodson: Dodson, 76 and a Fort Worth native, didnt waste much time after graduating from Texas Christian University in making his way to Midland. 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As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. . in pain, and can throw those stiff chops and punches againamazing everyone that's If youre a wrestling fan, its all here the history and the stories, both inside and outside the ring. really believed in wrestling. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Edward McDaniel was cremated. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: ''Robust, jolly, outspoken. [4], McDaniel was born in the small town of Bernice, Louisiana in 1938. Chief Wahoo McDaniel - The early Years and some of his opponents. Discover information about Wahoo McDaniel and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. PWI 500; . View Source . "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. "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. The Internet Wrestling Database. 3. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. may have found a path, and Miz finds a social media superstar partner. "I think it's awesome," Blank said. McDaniel. "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. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 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. Try again later. 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. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm At this time, A.F.L. Eddie Guerrero's cause of death released, TNA Turning Point. Lees home field is named for Johnson, and he still attends football and baseball practices regularly. Wahoo also was a star behind the scenes, booking shows with his keen sense of how angles worked and what would make money. Jim Kiick, who were McDaniel's teammates shared colorful remembrances in the Miami Herald. McDaniel's daughter Nicky Rowe told the Associated Press that the family will This is a carousel with slides. 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. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M s. Dirty Dicks life included some bizarre wrestling-related incidents. His wife, Charlie updated people regularly, using terms Lou lived his life with. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Ed "Wahoo" McDaniel, 63, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Houston, Texas. cremate McDaniel's body and scatter the ashes over a lake near Del Rio, Texas, once a 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. Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Failed to report flower. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He earned all-state football honors, and led the state in rushing in his junior year. 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." 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. 4. 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. McDaniel was a major star in prominent National Wrestling Alliance affiliated promotions such as Championship . Oops, we were unable to send the email. Dodson said he was introduced to Midland as part of the Air National Guard, and when the Midland High job opened he interviewed but didnt start right away when he was called to active duty later that year. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). boys' and hearing a lot of Chief's war stories. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. After being traded to the NY Jets, he worked briefly for Vince McMahon's WWWF and made his Madison Square Garden debut in January of 1965, defeating Boris Malenko. > Collectibles 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [2][8] After he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1966, McDaniel began wrestling for Eddie Graham's Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF). 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. McDaniel later went to play nine seasons in the American Football League with Houston, Denver, New York and Miami. . There have been local and even national legends. Bush. May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. What does it mean to be inducted into the Hall of Legends: Its quite an honor you know, but theres a lot of people that should be recognized before me and Im truthful in saying that., Former MISD Athletic Director Tim Whalen on Johnson: He was the epitome of a gentleman. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. There was a problem getting your location. AEW Dynamite: Bryan Danielson is ready to fight for everything at Revolution, Hardwood reveals how MJF shunned Tully Blanchard, The final years and legacy of Seelie Samara, NWA POWERRR: Its a hard Knox life for Bully Ray, NXT: Dolin Shines as Hayes Makes his Case, MLW Underground: Hennigans cheapest, most rigged victory yet, Chris Jericho: I have zero interest in ever going back to WWE. McDaniel's football teammates remembered him this past week. His feud with Johnny Valentine is part of wrestling legend, and he also went into the ring with the likes of Funk, Ric Flair and Rowdy Roddy Piper. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Mid-Atlantic and Mid- South territories. Part of a great wrestling. 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. communicate in a match. He still holds the university's record for the longest punt, 91 yards. What are your memories of Dick Slater? Boris Malenko: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. McDaniel, who was born in Bernice, Oklahoma, but raised in Midland, Texas, died in 2002 at age 63. The late senior McDaniel, who had operated McDaniel Welding Works in Midland, was "very known . watching yet one more time. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. McDaniel is survived by two daughters and a son. ", 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.". from the classic era of wrestling, and more recent names ranging from Ernie Ladd to Brian Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. 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. 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. Dykes currently lives in Horseshoe Bay near Marble Falls. Vintage Wahoo McDaniel. 2. [6] With his first wife, Monta Rae, he had two daughters, Nikki, born in June 1963 and living in Houston and Cindi, born in October 1965 and living in Azle, Texas. But looking back, no one was bigger on a world wide stage. Longtime friend Tommy "Flat Top" Johnson championed McDaniel's cause for years, helping to let people know who McDaniel was and what he did. .. Health problems plagued Slater during the later years of his life and he was confined to a wheelchair. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Failed to delete memorial. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: Robust, jolly, outspoken. AWA Wrestlerock, 1986. photo: youtube.com. 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. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. man that I had always looked up to as a kid. are already in a ring up there in Heaven a place where neither Wahoo or Valentine are Gagne, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Larry Hennig, Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, Angelo Mosca Sr, He married his wife Gayle in 1963 and they have two daughters, and have four grandchildren. Learn more about merges. 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. favorite fishing spot for McDaniel and his father. By Ryan on October 25, 2016 2000s 2002 Kidney Failure camaro_mang 5 years ago 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. His father worked in oil and he moved to several towns before settling down in Midland, Texas, while McDaniel was in middle school. "Everybody loved to wrestle with him in the ring, and he was a box office attraction who had sellout crowds," Funk said. No BS. In his first year as a full-time wrestler, McDaniel became involved in NWA Texas and won the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship. 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. 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. [2][5][6] The name "Wahoo" actually came from his father Hugh, who was known as "Big Wahoo". 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. Dykes had a four-year record at Lee of 34-11-1, with the best season the 1983 season. NOW HE JUST HOPES TO STAY ALIVE LONG ENOUGH TO RAISE HIS SON", "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO . You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. appropriate to send flowers. 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. 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. > Photo Galleries Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. 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. His family followed the oil booms, and ended up in Midland in the late 1940s. > Career Records This is a carousel. Photo by Howard Baum. Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. Part one of a series of videos.This is a revised video with all graphics included. more of this I can stand. Learn more about managing a memorial . > Movies & TV He played for a PONY league team coached by George H.W. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I think I lived in 14 different homes growing up. Spike was affable and very well thought of, and he ramped up the rivalry there is no question about that. [9] He was also an avid golfer and hunter. e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com). or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. "[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. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. All of sudden, Wahoo jumps on the table and jumps on the guy complications from diabetes and renal failure, Cremated, Ashes scattered in a lake in Del Rio, Texas. McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric and Ricky Steamboat. with the Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, and New 28.05.1996. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 'We went out drinking in Buffalo, me and Wahoo and John Bramlett,' Kiick [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! "He was a good father, and he loved his two little girls, and later in his life he had a son," White said. He was a standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and played professionally for eight years. Slaughter working throughout the Texas, Florida, Georgia, 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. Even if Wahoo was alive to tell his story himself, that was not his style. telling a story, this simple art stands out more and more every day. Its a new award and a new honor and the people have just been fantastic in my stay in Midland., Dodson on the best part of his job as trainer: I guess it was the camaraderie with the athletes, the parents and the student body. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 13.04.1996. 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. His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. classic strap matches against Ric Flair, Angelo (Big Nasty) Mosca and the late Johnny Wahoo was a gambler and lost and won fortunes on the golf course. 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. 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. last year on the team. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. 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. The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. Johnson taught biology during his tenure at Lee, along with coaching baseball. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. 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. 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. > Video Now for the first time, we have listed all major Old School Wrestling Stars who are no longer with us, including their date & cause of death: R.I.P. That was bigger than most people in those days. 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. 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.. 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. Florida native Richard Van Slater showed his toughness wrestling and playing football at the University of Tampa, playing alongside future grappling great Paul Mr. McDaniel then worked the 1995 Slamboree at St. Petersburg, Florida's Bayfront Greg is a wrestling historian and avid collector of wrestling results and memorabilia. Some of these bouts included Indian Strap Matches and also tag team matches which pitted McDaniel and The Crusher against Superstar and Ivan Koloff. ACW - Event @ Glenn Wood Rec Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. Wahoo McDaniel: Bio Whether in the ring or on the gridiron, few athletes have ever matched the sheer toughness of "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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