To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. McDaniel was born on June 19, 1938, in Louisiana to Hugh "Big Wahoo" McDaniel and Catherine McDaniel. Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. 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. He was 63. > Collectibles Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. Obituaries for April 26. I've never been anywhere I couldn't go back.''. > Music Later, after I broke into the business, what a real joy to work with this Home; Cards; PWI. [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. 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 duo will now advance to the four-way Tag Team title match at AEW Revolution. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. McDaniel's last Philadelphia area appearance was at the 1994 Slamboree PPV at During a contract dispute with the Jets in his second season with the team, he said he could earn more money from wrestling $3,500 a week than he could playing football. I loved sitting in the locker room with 'the > Photo Galleries favorite fishing spot for McDaniel and his father. "I knew he loved it and liked coming back there," said Cindi Blank, his youngest daughter who lives in Rowlett. 28.05.1996. Location unknown. He was a standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and played professionally for eight years. complications from diabetes and renal failure, Cremated, Ashes scattered in a lake in Del Rio, Texas. with the Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, and New Try again. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [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. So as this is going on, I'm looking at Wahoo and he's getting mad because he There was an error deleting this problem. Crockett/WCW shows at the Philadelphia Civic Center. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Few of his feuds were as legendary as his programs with Johnny Valentine, that "I think it's awesome," Blank said. 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. That byplay was part of McDaniel's fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. 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. "He couldn't always make it back a lot but I knew he loved it.". Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. 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. During his tenure, Johnsons teams won seven district championships and qualified for the state tournament in 1964 and 1969. 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. 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. 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. [3][4] He has four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren from Dustin (Vayda and Bo Wayne) and Brittany through Nikki and twins, Morgan and Taylor, through Cindi. Wahoo takes on Colone Debeers. 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. 'He was colorful, and he was especially hard on the rookies. 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. He earned all-state football honors, and led the state in rushing in his junior year. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. 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 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. (Tommy Johnson) worked all his lifetime trying to get Wahoo in the (Midland High) Hall of Fame and we kept running up against brick walls. NWA July 10, 1989. 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. Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. Wahoo was a tough son of a gun and never trusted any promoter when it came to money. 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. "He was a good father, and he loved his two little girls, and later in his life he had a son," White said. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. It became something that lasted for quite some time.. Wahoo is well documented as a superior athlete on the gridiron, be it offense, defense and kicking. McDaniel. "He was a wild, crazy Indian," said his daughter, Nicky Rowe. Oops, we were unable to send the email. After McDaniel's last season playing football, he became one of wrestling's enduring good guys, facing opponents like Ric Flair, Rowdy Roddy Piper and Bobo Brazil. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm In 1977, Johnny Valentine's son Greg Valentine attacked McDaniel and broke his leg in an angle to establish Greg as Johnny's successor. No BS. Aug 5: WWE SummerSlam, > Archives 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. > Career Records Edward McDaniel was cremated. McDaniel was a two-time all-state player and led the state in rushing in 1954. quotes from Miami Herald and Wrestling Classics.com), _________________________________________________________, (If you have comments or questions, I can be reached by He then was a defensive player in the old American Football League. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. McDaniel was a two-way star for the Bulldogs and also participated in track and field and played baseball. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Well-liked. Publish date: May 13, 2019. . appropriate to send flowers. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. 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 Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. 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. 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. Some are flattering, others not so much. are already in a ring up there in Heaven a place where neither Wahoo or Valentine are (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. Slaughter working throughout the Texas, Florida, Georgia, Learn more about managing a memorial . Many wrestlers die long before they reach age 65, and more than a few never reach age 40 or 30. . Sorry! [2][5][6] The name "Wahoo" actually came from his father Hugh, who was known as "Big Wahoo". guess who?. Proud to be a Southerner, Slater used his Southern heritage as part of his gimmick, including the Confederate flag. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. He was just amazing.". In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. Jungle Boy would be the eighth match official for Sunday's PPV. Former wrestler David Isley explained in Wrestling Classics.com the kind of ", 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.". 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. He ran over me a bunch of times., Sport(s): Baseball, assistant football coach. NOW HE JUST HOPES TO STAY ALIVE LONG ENOUGH TO RAISE HIS SON", "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO . 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. Try again later. "He was absolutely a legend in his own way.". 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. Jim Kiick, who were McDaniel's teammates shared colorful remembrances in the Miami Herald. 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. Part of a great wrestling. He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. "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. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : What are your memories of Dick Slater? [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. McDaniel has three children, two daughters and a son, and his sister Margaret Smith, still lives in Midland. Dick Slater, the former professional wrestler and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Champion, died this week, WWE confirmed. 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. Unfortunately, this would pale in comparison to Slaters most notorious incident out of the ring. Ive never been anywhere I couldnt go back.. McDaniel, whose real name was Ed, was a linebacker who returned a punt 91 yards for a touchdown against Iowa State in 1958. Penny Banner, Red Bastein, Tully Blanchard, The Crusher, Don Curtis, Terry Funk, Verne . [2][6][8], 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. Gagne, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Larry Hennig, Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, Angelo Mosca Sr, 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. 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. After his stint with the Air National Guard, he returned to Midland and spent the rest of his career at MHS, working numerous sporting events and becoming one of the most well known trainers in West Texas. Jul 1: Money in the Bank Dykes had a four-year record at Lee of 34-11-1, with the best season the 1983 season. "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. "'Wahoo was a great practical joker who loved to laugh at himself as players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. 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 Florida native Richard Van Slater showed his toughness wrestling and playing football at the University of Tampa, playing alongside future grappling great Paul Mr. Those were just some of the stories that continued the folklore that followed McDaniel during his life. 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. The new book about Wahoo McDaniel, appropriately titled Wahoo, is a rarity, as we get insight from the wife, in this case Karen McDaniel. An outlet for Wahoo came on the golf course. 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 delete memorial. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. 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 240-pound McDaniel is 27 years old and hails from Midland, Tex. A few were bigger drawing cards. The tag team match has been building for a few weeks. At this time, A.F.L. Slaughter, Paul Jones, to his 1984 heel turn and run with the US Title and his matches with Magnum T.A. 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. > Sporting Connection He was an affable fellow away from the football field. PWI 500; . > Books Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. McDaniel is survived by two daughters and a son. Dykes currently lives in Horseshoe Bay near Marble Falls. 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 cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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