His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. GREAT NEWS! 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. 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. [10], While wrestling in the American Wrestling Association (AWA), McDaniel engaged in a feud with Superstar Billy Graham. Denise covers the final edition of Dynamite before Sunday's pay-per-view event. are already in a ring up there in Heaven a place where neither Wahoo or Valentine are There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. 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. After high school, Bishop went to Nebraska originally out of high school but left after two years to return to Midland. 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. He was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. I happened to be at the right place at the right time, and we had a great staff. There have been local and even national legends. He was a standout linebacker at the University of . McDaniel's sister, Margaret White, said Johnson, also an MHS grad, worked tirelessly to bring more recognition to her brother through the years to give people a chance to find out who he was and what he'd done. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. Lou Thesz passed away at about 7:35 a.m. on 4/28, 19 days after undergoing open heart surgery in Orlando, FL, and four days after his 86th birthday. "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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Wahoo McDaniel I found on Findagrave.com. Please try again later. 'another big tomahawk chop by McDaniel'.". Thanks for your help! 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 In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: Robust, jolly, outspoken. He was an affable fellow away from the football field. 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Soon, the public-address announcer proclaimed, Tackle by . At a time when sensibilities about ethnicity were not as pronounced as they are today, McDaniel himself, news media representatives, teammates and fans readily spoke about his ''being on the warpath'' or ''wanting more wampum'' in contract disputes. 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. No matter where he went, Funk said, McDaniel was cheered. [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. He was complications from diabetes and renal failure, Cremated, Ashes scattered in a lake in Del Rio, Texas. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniel's gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. McDaniel Photo Albums, Title history from Professional Wrestling Online Museum and Dick Slater battles Ric Flair. (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. 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. Failed to remove flower. McDaniel was a major star in prominent National Wrestling Alliance affiliated promotions such as Championship . Bush, to a football career that began here in Midland, and finally in his long career as a professional wrestler, the stories about McDaniel are many and legendary. "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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Edward McDaniel was cremated. Spike was affable and very well thought of, and he ramped up the rivalry there is no question about that. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). They were just two rough wrestlers who enjoyed beating the hell out of each other. and Ricky Steamboat. Resend Activation Email. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. with the Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, and New based on information from your browser. Try again later. 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. Those were just some of the stories that continued the folklore that followed McDaniel during his life. Current subscribers click here to continue reading. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Christian vs. 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. "You were going to make money in the ring with Wahoo.". ''Well-liked. The pistol went off and burned Dory Funk Sr.'s pants, and Funk Jr. said by the time his father was through chastising McDaniel, he had tears in his eyes for feeling so bad. "'Wahoo was a great practical joker who loved to laugh at himself as Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : 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. Wow, I could feel those beatings all the way down in my ringside seat at the Cosper does an excellent job tracing Wahoos wrestling career as he moved from territory to territory and chronicles his greatest feuds against Boris Malenko, Baron von Raschke, Professor Toru Tanaka, Superstar Billy Graham and his main rival Johnny Valentine. Oops, something didn't work. [2], Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 17:07, NWA United States Heavyweight Championship, inaugural AFL Championship-winning season, Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling / Jim Crockett Promotions, NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship, Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, "Wahoo McDaniel, 63, a Wrestler and a Folk Hero for Fans of the Early Jets", "Ric Flair, Wahoo among President George H.W. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Mid-Atlantic and Mid- South territories. Soon, the public-address announcer proclaimed, ''Tackle by . Share them in the comments section below. 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. Center, pinning Dick Murdoch. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. [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 New Wrestling Observer Newsletter plus tons of downloadable podcasts every week, Get breaking news alerts & weekly roundups sent to your inbox. [9] He was also an avid golfer and hunter. 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. However, Slaters wild ways continued long after he left the ring, with some surprised he made it to the age of 67. Another ex-Jet makes the Hall of Fame: The late Wahoo McDaniel, who played linebacker for the #Jets in 1964-65, has been named a @WWE Hall of Fame legacy inductee. Eddie Guerrero's cause of death released, TNA Turning Point. Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. McDaniel was a two-time all-state player and led the state in rushing in 1954. 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. cartoon character image often associated with other such characters. McDaniel's football teammates remembered him this past week. 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. 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. Chief with a fishing pole in his hand and talking with "the boys", Murdoch, Gene "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. He could do anything. There have been Hall of Famers and even a few true icons. 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. McDaniel is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks. [4][7][8], While with the Houston Oilers, McDaniel also trained with NWA Amarillo wrestling promoter Dory Funk Sr. and became a professional wrestler as a way to supplement his income[8] by the time he was traded to the Denver Broncos in 1961. The funeral home has stated that the service is open to public and it is Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Charles Donald Kernodle Jr. (May 2, 1950 - May 17, 2021) was an American professional wrestler with the National Wrestling Alliance 's Jim Crockett Promotions. 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. His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. But whatever's happening on this earth, I imagine that he and Johnny Valentine Nellie [Nelson Royal], Swede [Hanson] and now Chief, I'm not sure how much 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. Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. 'He was colorful, and he was especially hard on the rookies. feelings that McDaniel could give someone who was first a fanthen got into the business What's that going to be at Pagosa Shopping Center? (Theres Linda Hogans book and one from Bruiser Brodys widow.). 3. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "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. 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 Condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Wahoo McDaniel from all In his first year as a full-time wrestler, McDaniel became involved in NWA Texas and won the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship. The Passing of a Legend Wahoo McDaniel. What are your memories of Dick Slater? Author: F4W Staff. Many wrestlers die long before they reach age 65, and more than a few never reach age 40 or 30. April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at . 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. This account has been disabled. 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. 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 Even if Wahoo was alive to tell his story himself, that was not his style. 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. 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. 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. An easygoing guy, no angel. 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. On September 7, 1977, Valentine regained the title at the WRAL-TV studio tapings, breaking McDaniel's leg in the process. This book also shines the light on Wahoo, and how he helped many young wrestlers, from Ric Flair to Magnum T.A. At this time, A.F.L. Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. Danielson said he hasn't even discussed the idea with Khan yet. 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. 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. 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