Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: . Longtime friend Tommy "Flat Top" Johnson championed McDaniel's cause for years, helping to let people know who McDaniel was and what he did. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Chief Wahoo McDaniel - The early Years and some of his opponents. It became something that lasted for quite some time.. 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. There have been local and even national legends. His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. He was an affable fellow away from the football field. [9] He was awaiting a kidney transplant[8] when he suffered a stroke and died of complications from diabetes and kidney failure on April 18, 2002 in Houston, Texas. From the time McDaniel roamed the playing fields of Midland as a young teenager playing for a baseball team coached by George H.W. What does it mean to be inducted into the Hall of Legends: Its just so nice because Ive got so many great memories of growing up in Midland. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. Wahoo was also a skilled fisherman and his love of fishing especially in his later years is also well chronicled here. > Canadian Hall of Fame [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. The Internet Wrestling Database. At this time, A.F.L. I only saw McDaniel only a few times live, including at one of the first No BS. Bush's ties to pro wrestling", "WAHOO MCDANIEL HE WAS A FLAMBOYANT FOOTBALLER AND A WACKO WRESTLER. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. Once described as the football Jets' first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. That was bigger than most people in those days. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. McDaniel spent time with various territories including the WWWF, NWA, Mid-Atlantic, AWA, WWC, and CWF. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Penny Banner, Red Bastein, Tully Blanchard, The Crusher, Don Curtis, Terry Funk, Verne ", 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.". 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 . 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. But its ultimately his wrestling career that wrestling fans want to hear about and it is well covered in this book, including his long run in Jim Crocketts Mid-Atlantic Wrestling with all the in-depth stories from Greg Valentine breaking his leg, his feuds with Ric Flair, Sgt. [10] Valentine originally won the title on June 11, 1977, with McDaniel regaining it in Raleigh, North Carolina two months later. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [6][4] Though he was a problematic teenager, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. 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. If you want to get a complete picture on what Chief Wahoo McDaniel was really about, this is the book for you. Bob Bruggers, nearly ended the career of Ric Flair, the life of the pilot and less serious telling a story, this simple art stands out more and more every day. You will also hear about a man who had lots of demons and anger issues and what they did to his friends and family. 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. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. 2. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He spent the next nine months in the service. classic strap matches against Ric Flair, Angelo (Big Nasty) Mosca and the late Johnny 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. He was a standout linebacker at the University of . But most of all it was a chance for his hometown to honor him after all these years. It's not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. really believed in wrestling. CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at 2508 North Big Spring Street, Midland, Texas players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. Anderson, Nellie, Swede, Tex, Rufus and Jay Youngblood. 'another big tomahawk chop by McDaniel'.". Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. 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. By Ryan on October 25, 2016 2000s 2002 Kidney Failure camaro_mang 5 years ago This browser does not support getting your location. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. McDaniel is survived by two daughters and a son. 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 13.04.1996. 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 was on. Well-liked. And those in his family said he always talked glowingly about Midland. He was 63. An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. Center, pinning Dick Murdoch. 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. Crockett/WCW shows at the Philadelphia Civic Center. 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 After high school, Bishop went to Nebraska originally out of high school but left after two years to return to Midland. 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. 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. > Career Records But whatever's happening on this earth, I imagine that he and Johnny Valentine Failed to remove flower. 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. If youre a wrestling fan, its all here the history and the stories, both inside and outside the ring. "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. 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. Anyone can read what you share. Youngblood, and Chris (Tatanka) Chavis to portray their characters as something beyond the watching yet one more time. Later, after I broke into the business, what a real joy to work with this McDaniel is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks. McDaniel Photo Albums, Title history from Professional Wrestling Online Museum and Some people were bigger television stars over a shorter period of time. THe 240-pound McDaniel is 27 years old and hails from Midland, Tex. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. NWA July 10, 1989. At this time, A.F.L. 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. We have set your language to 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. April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at . McDaniel eventually settled in the Charlotte, N.C., area, where he raised his son, Zach, who was from his fourth marriage. 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. So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. (Photo from The Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Gateway Wahoo 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. McDaniel had been As I sit here at my desk wanting to cry, but holding it back, I can see Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Include gps location with grave photos where possible. opposed to the many wrestlers of various ethnic ancestry that portrayed Native American 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. > Music Also on a dare and $100 he ran from Norman to Chickasha in Oklahoma in the heat of summer. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. 28.05.1996. He was 63. Dick Slater, the former professional wrestler and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Champion, died this week, WWE confirmed. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. You learn about his high school years and college, where his legend started and just grew with time. Wahoo! For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. failure and diabetes, finally succumbing to a stroke on Thursday. ACW - Event @ Glenn Wood Rec Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric Nellie [Nelson Royal], Swede [Hanson] and now Chief, I'm not sure how much SCW - Event @ Cowboys Nightlife Club in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. 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. In December 2003, Slater was accused of stabbing his girlfriend Theresa Halbert with a butchers knife. 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." Sorry! He'd give you his last dime.". You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Spike was affable and very well thought of, and he ramped up the rivalry there is no question about that. on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. Wahoo was a gambler and lost and won fortunes on the golf course. I've never been anywhere I couldn't go back.''. Learn more about merges. > Books [13] He also worked in independent shows until retiring in 1996. 'He was colorful, and he was especially hard on the rookies. well as others,' Csonka said. In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. appropriate to send flowers. Chief with a fishing pole in his hand and talking with "the boys", Murdoch, Gene 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. . As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. By Dave Meltzer Feb 5, 2023. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. A few were bigger drawing cards. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "[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. Flair, Terry and Dory Funk, the Ivan and Nikita Koloff, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Eddie Guerrero's cause of death released, TNA Turning Point. This account has been disabled. "He couldn't always make it back a lot but I knew he loved it.". His stint in the DEA included a 38-month tour in Afghanistan working for the agency prior to his retirement. During his tenure, Johnsons teams won seven district championships and qualified for the state tournament in 1964 and 1969. 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. 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