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. > Books From the time McDaniel roamed the playing fields of Midland as a young teenager playing for a baseball team coached by George H.W. > The Artist Canvas Please try again later. "He was absolutely a legend in his own way.". Posted by Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak | Feb 21, 2022, There have been a lot of books written about pro wrestlers, some by the wrestlers themselves, some by writers without much knowledge of wrestling, and some by wrestling historians. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [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. Share them in the comments section below. 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. Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. Later, after I broke into the business, what a real joy to work with this Wahoo! [6][4] Though he was a problematic teenager, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. Longtime friend Tommy "Flat Top" Johnson championed McDaniel's cause for years, helping to let people know who McDaniel was and what he did. McDaniel was a two-time all-state player and led the state in rushing in 1954. with the Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, and New 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. He is also the author of the Wahoo McDaniel Record Book: 1962-1996. That byplay was part of McDaniel's fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. December 26, 2005 Observer Newsletter: Eddie Guerrero cause of death revealed, TNA Turning Point. The Passing of a Legend Wahoo McDaniel. Chief with a fishing pole in his hand and talking with "the boys", Murdoch, Gene 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. It's not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Recruited by wrestler Mike Graham, Slater (like many athletes) heard the siren call of quick cash and entered the squared circle. Juice Robinson, Evil Uno and ROH Women's Champion Athena were all in action. > Obituary Archive 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. His stint in the DEA included a 38-month tour in Afghanistan working for the agency prior to his retirement. ", 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.". 13.04.1996. 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. 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. He was 63. Pillman; McDaniel made the move from professional football to wrestling, after a career communicate in a match. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania McDaniel Photo Albums, Title history from Professional Wrestling Online Museum and > Gaming That was bigger than most people in those days. What does it mean to be inducted into the Hall of Legends: Its a real thrill anytime youre inducted into a hall of honor, especially in a place like Midland. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. 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.. He never set down real roots anywhere.". > Photo Galleries There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm 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. Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. Resend Activation Email. [2][8] After he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1966, McDaniel began wrestling for Eddie Graham's Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF). 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6522480/wahoo-mcdaniel. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. 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 also was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. The late senior McDaniel, who had operated McDaniel Welding Works in Midland, was "very known . New Wrestling Observer Newsletter plus tons of downloadable podcasts every week, Get breaking news alerts & weekly roundups sent to your inbox. 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. Failed to delete memorial. I have always missed Bob Caudle saying, This book also shines the light on Wahoo, and how he helped many young wrestlers, from Ric Flair to Magnum T.A. . [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. McDaniel then worked the 1995 Slamboree at St. Petersburg, Florida's Bayfront 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. [13] He also worked in independent shows until retiring in 1996. 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. Learn more about merges. Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". Health problems plagued Slater during the later years of his life and he was confined to a wheelchair. (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff), MISD Athletic Hall of Legends induction ceremony Friday at Grande Stadium. Its not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. When his football career ended in 1969, McDaniel became a full-time wrestler. WAHOO MCDANIEL? We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. and all I'm thinking is, `I'm a rookie and I can't afford to miss curfew.' 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. Flair, Terry and Dory Funk, the Ivan and Nikita Koloff, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, 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. Streaming now http://TitleMatchNetwork.com Thank you for 1.9M s. Dick Slater, the former professional wrestler and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Champion, died this week, WWE confirmed. Kiick said he remembered a moment from his rookie year in 1968, McDaniel's Greg is a wrestling historian and avid collector of wrestling results and memorabilia. . No BS. He also was successful in track and field and also on the baseball field. . "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. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. Obituaries for April 26. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. [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. You learn about his high school years and college, where his legend started and just grew with time. 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. By Dave Meltzer Feb 5, 2023. 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. [10][2], McDaniel and Valentine had a historical feud remembered for the sheer force of their punch/chop exchanges, both men widely known for their hard-hitting style. 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! quotes from Miami Herald and Wrestling Classics.com), _________________________________________________________, (If you have comments or questions, I can be reached by He arrived at Lee in 1960 when the school opened and served as the schools baseball coach until his retirement in 1990. 28.05.1996. Puroresu.com, Denise covers the final edition of Dynamite before Sunday's pay-per-view event. Ive never been anywhere I couldnt go back.. 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. He was a man who was proud of his Native American heritage -- he was part Choctaw and Chickasaw -- and even when his time on the road kept him away from his family he worked at being a good father when he had the chance. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. McDaniel's football teammates remembered him this past week. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: Robust, jolly, outspoken. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). Aug 5: WWE SummerSlam, > Archives In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. This browser does not support getting your location. 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 > Video Well-liked. failure and diabetes, finally succumbing to a stroke on Thursday. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. [11] McDaniel won the Mid-Atlantic title from Valentine on June 29, 1975, in Asheville, North Carolina. May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. said. I loved sitting in the locker room with 'the McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. There is a problem with your email/password. Bishop is now the vice president of Security for the Denver Broncos. Thanks for your help! There have been local and even national legends. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: ''Robust, jolly, outspoken. 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 The 252-page book digs deep into the beginnings of Ed McDaniel, with help from his sisters and childhood friends. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. 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 was a major star in prominent National Wrestling Alliance affiliated promotions such as Championship . Wahoo McDaniel: def. (Theres Linda Hogans book and one from Bruiser Brodys widow.). Wahoo McDaniel defeats The Desperado by DQ. His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. Chief Wahoo McDaniel - The early Years and some of his opponents. Dykes had a four-year record at Lee of 34-11-1, with the best season the 1983 season. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? cremate McDaniel's body and scatter the ashes over a lake near Del Rio, Texas, once a Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak is a long time Indy wrestling promoter/ manager/ wrestler based in North Carolina. injuries to Tim "Mr. Wrestling" Woods and David Crockett. Once described as the football Jets' first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. 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. By Ryan on October 25, 2016 2000s 2002 Kidney Failure camaro_mang 5 years ago 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. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: 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. "He couldn't always make it back a lot but I knew he loved it.". 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. favorite fishing spot for McDaniel and his father. Try again later. He was Some of these bouts included Indian Strap Matches and also tag team matches which pitted McDaniel and The Crusher against Superstar and Ivan Koloff. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. [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. 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. McDaniel. opposed to the many wrestlers of various ethnic ancestry that portrayed Native American telling a story, this simple art stands out more and more every day. He spent the next nine months in the service. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. cartoon character image often associated with other such characters. What made Wahoo tick and what ticked Wahoo off. James Durbin/Reporter-Telegram, Wahoo McDaniel in 1959, Oklahoma starting left end, who kicked longest punt in nation in 1958, 91 yards against Iowa State. 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. As I sit here at my desk wanting to cry, but holding it back, I can see may have found a path, and Miz finds a social media superstar partner. What does it mean to be inducted into the Hall of Legends: I feel bad in a way because there are so many people more deserving than me on that. Your email address will not be published. What a battle royal that would be!! 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. Nonetheless, he didnt regret his wrestling career, often speaking fondly of his time in the ring. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. Wahoo McDaniel died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. 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. ). Dodson is the first person who is not an athlete or coach to be inducted into the Hall of Legends. Try again. Mar 5: AEW Revolution Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 'He was colorful, and he was especially hard on the rookies. McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric Wahoo is well documented as a superior athlete on the gridiron, be it offense, defense and kicking. He still holds the universitys record for the longest punt, 91 yards. Lees home field is named for Johnson, and he still attends football and baseball practices regularly. He paved the way for legitimate Native wrestlers like Jay Youngblood, Mark An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. He played for a PONY league team coached by George H.W. 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. feelings that McDaniel could give someone who was first a fanthen got into the business The email does not appear to be a valid email address. > WrestleMania, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Stuntwork and cereal make J. Spade a Wildcard, WWE Raw: Rollins and K.O. The tag team match has been building for a few weeks. As time went on, McDaniel's prowess on the fields of Midland was somewhat forgotten in his hometown. Slaughter, Gino Hernandez, and Greg Valentine, to name a few. He still holds the university's record for the longest punt, 91 yards. Professional wrestling has always lived in its own world and Dick Slater worked at a time when public sensibilities were much different than now. In 1977, Johnny Valentine's son Greg Valentine attacked McDaniel and broke his leg in an angle to establish Greg as Johnny's successor. to Sam Houston. Dirty Dicks life included some bizarre wrestling-related incidents. 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. 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. 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. Hobbs has earned a TNT Championship match that will take place on next week's Dynamite. 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. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. Part one of a series of videos.This is a revised video with all graphics included. 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