No BS. Slater was convicted in 2004 and sentenced to one year of house arrest, two years probation, ordered to stay away from Halbert, and assessed with $18,000 in restitution. 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 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. Later, after I broke into the business, what a real joy to work with this 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. Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. [4][7] He then played for the Denver Broncos between 1961 and 1963. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. I only saw McDaniel only a few times live, including at one of the first Former wrestler David Isley explained in Wrestling Classics.com the kind of This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Some are flattering, others not so much. CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at 2508 North Big Spring Street, Midland, Texas Wahoo had a long career and shed a lot of blood and so much of that blood was lost against Johnny Valentine. Click here to submit your listings. He was 63. 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. A system error has occurred. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Dick Slater, the former professional wrestler and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Champion, died this week, WWE confirmed. He also was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. Many wrestlers die long before they reach age 65, and more than a few never reach age 40 or 30. [4], McDaniel began his career as a professional football player in 1960, playing for the Houston Oilers during their inaugural AFL Championship-winning season. in pain, and can throw those stiff chops and punches againamazing everyone that's 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [10] Valentine originally won the title on June 11, 1977, with McDaniel regaining it in Raleigh, North Carolina two months later. 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. 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. Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. His family followed the oil booms, and ended up in Midland in the late 1940s. Mid-Atlantic and Mid- South territories. [2][5][6] The name "Wahoo" actually came from his father Hugh, who was known as "Big Wahoo". > The Artist Canvas In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In an era where sports entertainment wins out over the art of My dad was a homebuilder, and whatever house we didnt sell thats the home we moved into. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. He never set down real roots anywhere.". All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. But whatever's happening on this earth, I imagine that he and Johnny Valentine 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. According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. On September 7, 1977, Valentine regained the title at the WRAL-TV studio tapings, breaking McDaniel's leg in the process. cartoon character image often associated with other such characters. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. What made Wahoo tick and what ticked Wahoo off. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. McDaniel has three children, two daughters and a son, and his sister Margaret Smith, still lives in Midland. 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. Try again later. Publish date: May 13, 2019. . The hardest part in assessing Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel's life is to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. [10], While wrestling in the American Wrestling Association (AWA), McDaniel engaged in a feud with Superstar Billy Graham. McDaniel Photo Albums, Title history from Professional Wrestling Online Museum and really believed in wrestling. 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. After being traded to the NY Jets, he worked briefly for Vince McMahon's WWWF and made his Madison Square Garden debut in January of 1965, defeating Boris Malenko. The 252-page book digs deep into the beginnings of Ed McDaniel, with help from his sisters and childhood friends. [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. Wherever he went Wahoo drew money, but that came at a price. 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 "He was just away from them, and you know how that goes when you are never home. You learn about his high school years and college, where his legend started and just grew with time. McDaniel graduated from MHS in 1956 and went to the University of Oklahoma, where he played both offense and defense during his three years, finishing up as a defensive player. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. 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. McDaniel, who was born in Bernice, Oklahoma, but raised in Midland, Texas, died in 2002 at age 63. Even if Wahoo was alive to tell his story himself, that was not his style. Along with Johnny Valentine, Superstar Billy Graham was regarded as one of McDaniel's earliest and bitter rivals. Part one of a series of videos.This is a revised video with all graphics included. McDaniel was a two-way star for the Bulldogs and also participated in track and field and played baseball. . 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. watching yet one more time. 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. "You were going to make money in the ring with Wahoo.". 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. But he was the nicest guy in the world, and if anybody needed anything you could count on Wahoo. He was 63. McDaniel was born on June 19, 1938, in Louisiana to Hugh "Big Wahoo" McDaniel and Catherine McDaniel. 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. 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. As time went on, McDaniel's prowess on the fields of Midland was somewhat forgotten in his hometown. He still holds the university's record for the longest punt, 91 yards. Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". Along with former NWA World Champions Bronko Nagurski, Wayne Munn, and others 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. 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. 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. [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. Center, pinning Dick Murdoch. Even though Wahoo died in 2002, he seems to be a participant in the book because Karen was right there. Dykes went on to a successful career at Texas Tech where was the head coach from 1986-99. > Books Slater, who struggled with addiction and was arrested for a violent. The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 2. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. McDaniel was a major star in prominent National Wrestling Alliance affiliated promotions such as Championship . McDaniel is survived by two daughters and a son. You can always change this later in your Account settings. But looking back, no one was bigger on a world wide stage. 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. There were also the stories of McDaniel throwing a soda machine off the second story dormitory at Oklahoma, and Funk even related a story of McDaniel bringing a blank pistol to a wrestling match. Dodson is the first person who is not an athlete or coach to be inducted into the Hall of Legends. 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 also a skilled fisherman and his love of fishing especially in his later years is also well chronicled here. [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. communicate in a match. Slaughter working throughout the Texas, Florida, Georgia, Spike was affable and very well thought of, and he ramped up the rivalry there is no question about that. He wrestled for a number of years, continuing to wear the full Native American head dress. McDaniel spent time with various territories including the WWWF, NWA, Mid-Atlantic, AWA, WWC, and CWF. [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. 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. 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. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania "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. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniel's gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. Location unknown. Every day was a learning experience with Ernie.. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. > Sporting Connection 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 "He couldn't always make it back a lot but I knew he loved it.". suffering from severe kidney problems for over four years, which required dialysis. Share them in the comments section below. Bush's ties to pro wrestling", "WAHOO MCDANIEL HE WAS A FLAMBOYANT FOOTBALLER AND A WACKO WRESTLER. > Video Edward McDaniel was cremated. 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 63. Slaughter, Gino Hernandez, and Greg Valentine, to name a few. May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Photo by Howard Baum. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. 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. He was 63. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion He still holds the universitys record for the longest punt, 91 yards. 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. [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. Chief with a fishing pole in his hand and talking with "the boys", Murdoch, Gene Ive never been anywhere I couldnt go back.. it via video tape and film, because of the realism that these two wrestlers could Condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Wahoo McDaniel from all characters. Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. 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. 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. Wahoo also stood up for young rookies getting abused by veterans and for all the boys in the locker room when it came to getting paid what they deserved, be it a shady promoter trying to pull one over all the wrestlers or just his presence on the card that helped increase everyones payday. Luther Jacob Goodall (December 30, 1924 - February 21, 1972) was an American professional football player and wrestler, known by his ringname Luther Lindsay or Lindsey, who competed throughout the United States with the National Wrestling Alliance as well as international promotions such as All Japan Pro Wrestling, Joint Promotions and Stampede Wrestling. I have always missed Bob Caudle saying, 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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 had been 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. Wahoo! He then was a defensive player in the old American Football League. Antonio Pugliese & Wahoo McDaniel: def. Nellie [Nelson Royal], Swede [Hanson] and now Chief, I'm not sure how much 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. 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. 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. View Source . ", 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.". [6][4] Though he was a problematic teenager, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. Most notably, Wahoo played for the Jets in the 60s. Nick Bockwinkel, and Sgt. 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. [4][5] His body was cremated and his ashes are with his daughter Nikki Houston, Texas. Lees home field is named for Johnson, and he still attends football and baseball practices regularly. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6522480/wahoo-mcdaniel. Dirty Dicks life included some bizarre wrestling-related incidents. THe 240-pound McDaniel is 27 years old and hails from Midland, Tex. The book really captures the brutal relationship that Wahoo and Valentine forged and took around the territories from Florida to Texas to the Mid-Atlantic area. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. McDaniel then worked the 1995 Slamboree at St. Petersburg, Florida's Bayfront Sorry! That year, the Rebels beat rival Odessa Permian twice, including in a regional final, before falling to Converse Judson in the Class 5A state final. [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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Failed to delete memorial. Once described as the football Jets first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Puroresu.com, ended tragically by the October 1975 plane crash that ended the career of Valentine and PWI 500; . McDaniel was a two-time all-state player and led the state in rushing in 1954. Recruited by wrestler Mike Graham, Slater (like many athletes) heard the siren call of quick cash and entered the squared circle. Oops, something didn't work. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. > Movies & TV Chief Wahoo McDaniel - The early Years and some of his opponents. Vintage Wahoo McDaniel. 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. [9] He was also an avid golfer and hunter. In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. While co-author John Cosper does an excellent job filling in the historical significance of Wahoo McDaniels career, in both football and pro wrestling, its Karens insight into what Wahoo was thinking or doing and his reactions to things that make the book even better. Edward McDaniel, best known by his nickname, Wahoo McDaniel, enjoyed a long career in both professional wrestling, as well as professional football. Despite a wild life, Dick Slater lived to the age of 67, passing away on October 18, 2018. Asheville, NC Civic Center on Sunday afternoons. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania The late senior McDaniel, who had operated McDaniel Welding Works in Midland, was "very known . Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Wahoo McDaniel (6522480)? "He was a wild, crazy Indian," said his daughter, Nicky Rowe. "He was absolutely a legend in his own way.". ''Well-liked. ACW Heavyweight Title Steel Cage: Bone Crusher (c) defeats Wahoo McDaniel. 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