We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. White said he was probably more well-known in places such as Florida or North Carolina, where he wrestled, than in Midland. 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 his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: Robust, jolly, outspoken. McDaniel is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks. McDaniel later went to play nine seasons in the American Football League with Houston, Denver, New York and Miami. > Movies & TV [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. So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. But most of all it was a chance for his hometown to honor him after all these years. guess who?. Kiick said he remembered a moment from his rookie year in 1968, McDaniel's You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. 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. 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. ACW - Event @ Glenn Wood Rec Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. Bob Bruggers, nearly ended the career of Ric Flair, the life of the pilot and less serious Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". View Source . 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. When Dodson retired, he went to work with the Southwest Orthopedic and Spine Center and Dr. Don Floyd, and started a Saturday morning injury clinic for athletes. He also was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. Some are flattering, others not so much. boys' and hearing a lot of Chief's war stories. Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. (Theres Linda Hogans book and one from Bruiser Brodys widow.). What are your memories of Dick Slater? favorite fishing spot for McDaniel and his father. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Wahoo! more of this I can stand. He wrestled until 1989. He wrestled for a number of years, continuing to wear the full Native American head dress. Wonderful Orndorff. And those in his family said he always talked glowingly about Midland. 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. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. "I think it's awesome," Blank said. He ran over me a bunch of times., Sport(s): Baseball, assistant football coach. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. McDaniel has three children, two daughters and a son, and his sister Margaret Smith, still lives in Midland. In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. His wife, Charlie updated people regularly, using terms Lou lived his life with. [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 The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. 2. Johnson passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. [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. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania 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. No BS. Even outside of Midland he became a well-known high school superstar. 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. Capitalizing on his stardom from the gridiron, he became one of the country's most popular and beloved wrestlers. Danielson said he hasn't even discussed the idea with Khan yet. Please try again later. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. 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. He was Wahoo began splitting his time between football and wrestling, eventually transitioning to wrestling full time by the late 60s. He was 63. McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric 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. April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at . Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. 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. An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. Health problems plagued Slater during the later years of his life and he was confined to a wheelchair. 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. Soon, the public-address announcer proclaimed, ''Tackle by . In a 2001 Sports Illustrated article, McDaniel admitted that when he played at Oklahoma he drank motor oil and a jug of jalapeno peppers, both on dares. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. > Collectibles Learn more about merges. McDaniel was originally a football player. Current subscribers click here to continue reading. What a battle royal that would be!! 'We went out drinking in Buffalo, me and Wahoo and John Bramlett,' Kiick He'd give you his last dime.". really believed in wrestling. For most of the period from the late 1930s through the mid-1960s, that man was Lou Thesz. [4][7] He then played for the Denver Broncos between 1961 and 1963. Every day was a learning experience with Ernie.. With that already on his resume, he went to Oklahoma, where he lettered for three years playing running back and later defensive end, and still holds the school record for the longest punt at 91 yards. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? ended tragically by the October 1975 plane crash that ended the career of Valentine and Failed to remove flower. ". Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. GREAT NEWS! to Sam Houston. Puroresu.com, 2 The Origin Of "Wahoo". Soon, the public-address announcer proclaimed, Tackle by . 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. 13.04.1996. 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. Add to your scrapbook. Johnson taught biology during his tenure at Lee, along with coaching baseball. Verify and try again. Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. ''Well-liked. 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. injuries to Tim "Mr. Wrestling" Woods and David Crockett. He could do anything. See the article in its original context from. Asheville, NC Civic Center on Sunday afternoons. He was a popular wrestler in the . Slaughter working throughout the Texas, Florida, Georgia, 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. Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Slater was accidentally shot by colleague Wahoo McDaniel after the Native American legend pistol-whipped a fan who'd drawn a knife on wrestler Tommy Rich. 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. appropriate to send flowers. What made Wahoo tick and what ticked Wahoo off. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. The duo will now advance to the four-way Tag Team title match at AEW Revolution. Some were more famous in specific countries. He also was successful in track and field and also on the baseball field. telling a story, this simple art stands out more and more every day. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Anyone can read what you share. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Proud to be a Southerner, Slater used his Southern heritage as part of his gimmick, including the Confederate flag. . Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). McDaniel's last Philadelphia area appearance was at the 1994 Slamboree PPV at [2][3] After he was traded to the New York Jets in 1964,[9] McDaniel began wrestling for Vincent J. McMahon's World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). 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 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. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. The Passing of a Legend Wahoo McDaniel. 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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. complications from diabetes and renal failure, Cremated, Ashes scattered in a lake in Del Rio, Texas. The Native American Superstar, a proud member of the Choctaw-Chickasaw tribe, lettered in football and wrestling at the University of Oklahoma before turning pro in the American Football League. The online apartment guide reported in its National Rent Report that the Petroplex cities rank Local music, an outdoor workout class and the Cousins Maine Lobster traveling food truck: here's Blong: The Permian Basin should solve the issue of produced water and show the nation and the "Its not just a place to go hear music but an experience.. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion Edward McDaniel was cremated. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Before he knew it, he was teaming with stars such as Dusty Rhodes, Bruiser Brody, Dick Murdoch, Jimmy Golden, and Greg Valentine working in promotions such as Championship Wrestling from Florida, Jim Crockett Promotions, Georgia Championship Wrestling, and Mid-South Wrestling. Later, after I broke into the business, what a real joy to work with this Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. > Career Records There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm 'another big tomahawk chop by McDaniel'.". Click here to submit your listings. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. 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. "'Wahoo was a great practical joker who loved to laugh at himself as Longtime friend Tommy "Flat Top" Johnson championed McDaniel's cause for years, helping to let people know who McDaniel was and what he did. Nonetheless, he didnt regret his wrestling career, often speaking fondly of his time in the ring. feelings that McDaniel could give someone who was first a fanthen got into the business Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak is a long time Indy wrestling promoter/ manager/ wrestler based in North Carolina. [10] Valentine originally won the title on June 11, 1977, with McDaniel regaining it in Raleigh, North Carolina two months later. Ed McDaniel Actor | World Wide Wrestling Ed "Chief Wahoo" McDaniel will always be recognized as one of the most influential Native American wrestlers of all time. Thanks for your help! He formally retired in 1989. McDaniel had been 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 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He still holds the university's record for the longest punt, 91 yards. Johnson said two of his biggest accomplishments as baseball coach was helping to establish the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association and helping start the annual Tournament of Champions. [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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com). At this time, A.F.L. According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. > Photo Galleries Recruited by wrestler Mike Graham, Slater (like many athletes) heard the siren call of quick cash and entered the squared circle. [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. > Music "We knew we had to stop him to win the game," said former Abilene High quarterback and defensive back David Bourland, who is 74 now and sells real estate in Abilene. Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. 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. A number of factors may contribute to this scary statistic. 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. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. 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. The new book about Wahoo McDaniel, appropriately titled Wahoo, is a rarity, as we get insight from the wife, in this case Karen McDaniel. McDaniel was one of the most well known legitimate Native American wresters, as Ed "Wahoo" McDaniel, 63, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Houston, Texas. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. The Destination opens for 2023 season, JC BASEBALL: Chaps suffer first loss after DH split with NCTC, JC MENS BASKETBALL: Chaps can end postseason drought against SPC, Hikers may encounter temporary closures at Big Bend, Region 18 Education Service Center hosts school safety summit. He was 63. Wahoo had a long career and shed a lot of blood and so much of that blood was lost against Johnny Valentine. [5] One of his baseball coaches, particularly for his Pony League team, was George H. W. Try again later. > Sporting Connection McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. When his football career ended in 1969, McDaniel became a full-time wrestler. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: ''Robust, jolly, outspoken. of us at PWBTS.com. And he was proud to be from Midland. "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. Wahoo was also a skilled fisherman and his love of fishing especially in his later years is also well chronicled here. Part one of a series of videos.This is a revised video with all graphics included. 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. Long before there was The Lunatic Fringe, there was Dirty Dick Slater, a roughhouse redneck who brawled in and out of the ring; proving he didnt live his gimmick he was his gimmick. "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. Few of his feuds were as legendary as his programs with Johnny Valentine, that McDaniel's football teammates remembered him this past week. 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. CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at 2508 North Big Spring Street, Midland, Texas Throughout his career, Wahoo had notable feuds with Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Sgt. 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 was 63. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Florida native Richard Van Slater showed his toughness wrestling and playing football at the University of Tampa, playing alongside future grappling great Paul Mr. This is a carousel. What's that going to be at Pagosa Shopping Center? Dick Slater continued working as territories went national, campaigning briefly in the WWF as The Rebel and on multiple occasions in Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) and WCW. 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. 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. Ive never been anywhere I couldnt go back.. Their feud has such meaning to long-time fans, and those who only got to view > Obituary Archive Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: . Obituaries for April 26. [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. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at St. Luke's Methodist Church . 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. No BS. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "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. . Family members linked to this person will appear here. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniels gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. from the classic era of wrestling, and more recent names ranging from Ernie Ladd to Brian Even though Wahoo died in 2002, he seems to be a participant in the book because Karen was right there. His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. But what is undeniable is the man who was simply known as "Wahoo" for much of his life to those outside his family, and either Daddy or Edward to his family, he was an American original. 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. NOW HE JUST HOPES TO STAY ALIVE LONG ENOUGH TO RAISE HIS SON", "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO . He spent the next nine months in the service. An easygoing guy, no angel. WAHOO MCDANIEL? 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 Boris Malenko: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. [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. 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. Wahoo was a tough son of a gun and never trusted any promoter when it came to money. "He was just away from them, and you know how that goes when you are never home. Wahoo McDaniel defeats The Desperado by DQ. [6][4] Though he was a problematic teenager, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. So as this is going on, I'm looking at Wahoo and he's getting mad because he (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff), MISD Athletic Hall of Legends induction ceremony Friday at Grande Stadium. 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. If you want a good read about a wrestling legend and an American football hero, I highly recommend Wahoo by Karen McDaniel and John Cosper. It will leave you informed and maybe with a smile or a look of shock if you didnt know of the tale of Wahoo McDaniel already. [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. "You were going to make money in the ring with Wahoo.". Try again. "He was a wild, crazy Indian," said his daughter, Nicky Rowe. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Wahoo is well documented as a superior athlete on the gridiron, be it offense, defense and kicking. Slater had several brothers and sisters and one daughter. I only saw McDaniel only a few times live, including at one of the first No matter where he went, Funk said, McDaniel was cheered. Discover information about Wahoo McDaniel and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. www.profightdb.com. 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! The promoter wanted him to play off his Native American heritage, thus he was given the moniker "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. Once described as the football Jets' first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. He died in 2002 of complications from diabetes. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. .. Teams schemed to stop McDaniel, and most didn't. 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. 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