Throughout his career, Wahoo had notable feuds with Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Sgt. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Wahoo McDaniel, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.. Edward McDaniel was born in Bernice, Oklahoma on June 19, 1938. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Wahoo McDaniel (6522480)? He was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. Sorry! He was Edward McDaniel was cremated. Some people were bigger television stars over a shorter period of time. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. I loved sitting in the locker room with 'the . 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. 28.05.1996. His father worked in oil and he moved to several towns before settling down in Midland, Texas, while McDaniel was in middle school. An easygoing guy, no angel. Wherever he went Wahoo drew money, but that came at a price. Wahoo also was a star behind the scenes, booking shows with his keen sense of how angles worked and what would make money. He married his wife Gayle in 1963 and they have two daughters, and have four grandchildren. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was athletically gifted, but was also a great promoter for himself both in football and in wrestling, and also had a reputation for doing some wild things that sometimes got him in trouble. And he was proud to be from Midland. McDaniel, who was born in Bernice, Oklahoma, but raised in Midland, Texas, died in 2002 at age 63. A talented worker, he proved equally talented at brawling as well as technical wrestling. You will also hear about a man who had lots of demons and anger issues and what they did to his friends and family. Lees home field is named for Johnson, and he still attends football and baseball practices regularly. 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 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. . 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. Dodson is the first person who is not an athlete or coach to be inducted into the Hall of Legends. Eddie Guerrero's cause of death released, TNA Turning Point. > Canadian Hall of Fame A few were bigger drawing cards. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Along with former NWA World Champions Bronko Nagurski, Wayne Munn, and others may have found a path, and Miz finds a social media superstar partner. 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. 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. 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. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. In an era where sports entertainment wins out over the art of Please try again later. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. 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. (AP Photo). A number of factors may contribute to this scary statistic. 13.04.1996. Dykes currently lives in Horseshoe Bay near Marble Falls. As most readers know by now, wrestling legend Wahoo McDaniel died last week at the Cy-Fair Medical Clinic in Houston as a result of longtime complications from renal As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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. The tag team match has been building for a few weeks. 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. of us at PWBTS.com. [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. 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 . [4][7] He then played for the Denver Broncos between 1961 and 1963. Johnson taught biology during his tenure at Lee, along with coaching baseball. I made a bunch of friendships with both Midland High and Lee kids. He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. McDaniel has three children, two daughters and a son, and his sister Margaret Smith, still lives in Midland. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. I've never been anywhere I couldn't go back.''. Mid-Atlantic and Mid- South territories. In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. No BS. . Some were more famous in specific countries. 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. "[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. No matter where he went, Funk said, McDaniel was cheered. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [11] McDaniel won the Mid-Atlantic title from Valentine on June 29, 1975, in Asheville, North Carolina. I have always missed Bob Caudle saying, All of sudden, Wahoo jumps on the table and jumps on the guy What you wont hear, since Wahoo is no longer with us, are rants about how he was the greatest and how so-and-so held him back. . (Photo from The Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Gateway Wahoo According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. McDaniel eventually settled in the Charlotte, N.C., area, where he raised his son, Zach, who was from his fourth marriage. Chief with a fishing pole in his hand and talking with "the boys", Murdoch, Gene (Theres Linda Hogans book and one from Bruiser Brodys widow.). Jungle Boy would be the eighth match official for Sunday's PPV. Spike was affable and very well thought of, and he ramped up the rivalry there is no question about that. May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. communicate in a match. Oops, we were unable to send the email. suffering from severe kidney problems for over four years, which required dialysis. He arrived at Lee in 1960 when the school opened and served as the schools baseball coach until his retirement in 1990. 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 also was successful in track and field and also on the baseball field. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. [4], McDaniel was born in the small town of Bernice, Louisiana in 1938. the Philadelphia Civic Center as part of the Legends Introduction along with Ole Anderson, He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. Make sure that the file is a photo. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. to Sam Houston. Wahoo McDaniel Dead at 63. photo: wwe.com. You will hear from one wrestler after another how stiff a Wahoo chop could be and what a good friend Wahoo could be. He wrestled for a number of years, continuing to wear the full Native American head dress. [12] At Slamboree on May 23, 1995, he defeated Murdoch. The hardest part in assessing Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel's life is to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. 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. Bishop is now the vice president of Security for the Denver Broncos. > Gaming Year should not be greater than current year. His regular partners included not only pro golf legend Lee Trevino, but also baseball legend Mickey Mantle, daredevil Evel Knievel, and country singer Charley Pride. Verify and try again. 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. www.profightdb.com. e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com). Slaughter, Paul Jones, to his 1984 heel turn and run with the US Title and his matches with Magnum T.A. 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 managing a memorial . . Danielson said he hasn't even discussed the idea with Khan yet. There was a problem getting your location. There have been local and even national legends. Edward McDaniel was cremated. Failed to delete memorial. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The new book about Wahoo McDaniel, appropriately titled Wahoo, is a rarity, as we get insight from the wife, in this case Karen McDaniel. Wahoo takes on Colone Debeers. His son now lives in Panama City, Fla., and was present on Friday and Saturday for his father's induction in Midland. In his first year as a full-time wrestler, McDaniel became involved in NWA Texas and won the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship. "He was absolutely a legend in his own way.". At this time, A.F.L. Johnson passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. cremate McDaniel's body and scatter the ashes over a lake near Del Rio, Texas, once a [13] He also worked in independent shows until retiring in 1996. Christian vs. 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. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. Slater, who struggled with addiction and was arrested for a violent. NWA July 10, 1989. 'He was colorful, and he was especially hard on the rookies. 4. 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. > Music Wahoo is well documented as a superior athlete on the gridiron, be it offense, defense and kicking. Denise covers the final edition of Dynamite before Sunday's pay-per-view event. AWA Wrestlerock, 1986. photo: youtube.com. based on information from your browser. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The 252-page book digs deep into the beginnings of Ed McDaniel, with help from his sisters and childhood friends. Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak is a long time Indy wrestling promoter/ manager/ wrestler based in North Carolina. 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. "You never knew what you were going to get with Wahoo," Funk said. well as others,' Csonka said. 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. © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : Ring Name(s): Wahoo McDaniel: WWWF matches wrestled by Wahoo McDaniel . 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. 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. 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. [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. In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. Bush. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Dykes went on to a successful career at Texas Tech where was the head coach from 1986-99. . Ive never been anywhere I couldnt go back.. Author: F4W Staff. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : He was 63. 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. THe 240-pound McDaniel is 27 years old and hails from Midland, Tex. 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. When his football career ended in 1969, McDaniel became a full-time wrestler. 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. Kingston's announcement aired on Twitter after Wednesday's Dynamite. Most notably, Wahoo played for the Jets in the 60s. But looking back, no one was bigger on a world wide stage. Wahoo was also a skilled fisherman and his love of fishing especially in his later years is also well chronicled here. "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. If youre a wrestling fan, its all here the history and the stories, both inside and outside the ring. 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. However, Slaters wild ways continued long after he left the ring, with some surprised he made it to the age of 67. His widow does an amazing job helping the reader understand the toll that wrestling took on Wahoo, and not just physically. > Movies & TV Part one of a series of videos.This is a revised video with all graphics included. 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