Required fields are marked *. McDaniel was originally a football player. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: it via video tape and film, because of the realism that these two wrestlers could He still holds the university's record for the longest punt, 91 yards. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. They were just two rough wrestlers who enjoyed beating the hell out of each other. [6][4] Though he was a problematic teenager, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. As most readers know by now, wrestling legend Wahoo McDaniel died last week at Wahoo McDaniel died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. [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. 79705. [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. He still holds the universitys record for the longest punt, 91 yards. [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. Many wrestlers die long before they reach age 65, and more than a few never reach age 40 or 30. Wahoo! 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. Center, pinning Dick Murdoch. Thanks for your help! Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. ", 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.". 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. www.profightdb.com. 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. Wahoo takes on Colone Debeers. That was kind of neat., Bishop on playing for former Lee coach Jim Acree: Being a starter, coach Acree was such a motivation for me and I was really blessed to have him as a coach during those formative years in high school.. My dad was a homebuilder, and whatever house we didnt sell thats the home we moved into. Photo by Howard Baum. Add to your scrapbook. Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak is a long time Indy wrestling promoter/ manager/ wrestler based in North Carolina. He wrestled until 1989. Some were more famous in specific countries. McDaniel's daughter Nicky Rowe told the Associated Press that the family will ". NOW HE JUST HOPES TO STAY ALIVE LONG ENOUGH TO RAISE HIS SON", "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO . Wahoo had a long career and shed a lot of blood and so much of that blood was lost against Johnny Valentine. You will also hear about a man who had lots of demons and anger issues and what they did to his friends and family. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. What does it mean to be inducted into the Hall of Legends: Its quite an honor you know, but theres a lot of people that should be recognized before me and Im truthful in saying that., Former MISD Athletic Director Tim Whalen on Johnson: He was the epitome of a gentleman. > Canadian Hall of Fame > Collectibles Kiick said he remembered a moment from his rookie year in 1968, McDaniel's Its not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. 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. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He never set down real roots anywhere.". 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. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. 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. He arrived at Lee in 1960 when the school opened and served as the schools baseball coach until his retirement in 1990. Jungle Boy would be the eighth match official for Sunday's PPV. Nellie [Nelson Royal], Swede [Hanson] and now Chief, I'm not sure how much After McDaniels last season playing football, he became one of wrestlings enduring good guys, facing opponents like Ric Flair, Rowdy Roddy Piper and Bobo Brazil. 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." 13.04.1996. His family followed the oil booms, and ended up in Midland in the late 1940s. 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. 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. guess who?''. Bush's ties to pro wrestling", "WAHOO MCDANIEL HE WAS A FLAMBOYANT FOOTBALLER AND A WACKO WRESTLER. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Recruited by wrestler Mike Graham, Slater (like many athletes) heard the siren call of quick cash and entered the squared circle. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [13] He also worked in independent shows until retiring in 1996. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. . 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. [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. Bob Bruggers, nearly ended the career of Ric Flair, the life of the pilot and less serious [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. Try again later. last year on the team. Mid-Atlantic and Mid- South territories. Professional wrestling has always lived in its own world and Dick Slater worked at a time when public sensibilities were much different than now. Edward McDaniel, best known by his nickname, Wahoo McDaniel, enjoyed a long career in both professional wrestling, as well as professional football. Slaughter, Gino Hernandez, and Greg Valentine, to name a few. ''Well-liked. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Every day was a learning experience with Ernie.. 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. . So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. Try again later. Dykes had a four-year record at Lee of 34-11-1, with the best season the 1983 season. GREAT NEWS! McDaniel then worked the 1995 Slamboree at St. Petersburg, Florida's Bayfront He also was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. 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. 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. 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. Charles Donald Kernodle Jr. (May 2, 1950 - May 17, 2021) was an American professional wrestler with the National Wrestling Alliance 's Jim Crockett Promotions. 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. Former wrestler David Isley explained in Wrestling Classics.com the kind of Bishop is now the vice president of Security for the Denver Broncos. I've never been anywhere I couldn't go back.''. Of the tens of thousands of names that have graced this profession over the past 100 plus years, there have been stars too numerous to mention. 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. 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. [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. Proud to be a Southerner, Slater used his Southern heritage as part of his gimmick, including the Confederate flag. The Jets paid McDaniel $15,000 a season. He spent the next nine months in the service. Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). > Music Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion '', ''But I know right from wrong,'' he said. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. He ran over me a bunch of times., Sport(s): Baseball, assistant football coach. 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. We have set your language to NWAs official Twitter account noted that Slater died from heart complications. (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. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. THe 240-pound McDaniel is 27 years old and hails from Midland, Tex. 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. more of this I can stand. (Theres Linda Hogans book and one from Bruiser Brodys widow.). You learn about his high school years and college, where his legend started and just grew with time. Florida native Richard Van Slater showed his toughness wrestling and playing football at the University of Tampa, playing alongside future grappling great Paul Mr. NWA July 10, 1989. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: . A system error has occurred. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Unlike Strongbow (who was Italian-American), McDaniel was legitimately Native American. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Dirty Dicks life included some bizarre wrestling-related incidents. Wow, I could feel those beatings all the way down in my ringside seat at the It's not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. "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 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. Juice Robinson, Evil Uno and ROH Women's Champion Athena were all in action. quotes from Miami Herald and Wrestling Classics.com), _________________________________________________________, (If you have comments or questions, I can be reached by 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. Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. "I think it's awesome," Blank said. From the time McDaniel roamed the playing fields of Midland as a young teenager playing for a baseball team coached by George H.W. McDaniel's football teammates remembered him this past week. The funeral home has stated that the service is open to public and it is May 6, 2002 Observer Newsletter: Deaths of Lou Thesz and Wahoo McDaniel. Larry Csonka and [2][7] After he started playing as a linebacker for the New York Jets in 1964, McDaniel started wearing a custom jersey which had the name "Wahoo" sewn on the back above jersey 54, and whenever he made a tackle as a Jet, the public address announcer would ask the crowd WHO made that tackle, in which the crowd would shout, "Wahoo! Dodson is the first person who is not an athlete or coach to be inducted into the Hall of Legends. Location unknown. failure and diabetes, finally succumbing to a stroke on Thursday. Author: F4W Staff. He also was successful in track and field and also on the baseball field. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. That byplay was part of McDaniels fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. This means a lot to us, and hes well deserving for it., Former Abilene High football player David Bourland on playing against McDaniel: He was tough as a boot, and he played fullback and linebacker and he weighed about 230 or 240 pounds in high school. . Obituaries for April 26. 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. Even outside of Midland he became a well-known high school superstar. McDaniel was on. Please enter your email and password to sign in. McDaniel's feuds over a 20 plus year career included Blackjack Mulligan, Ric Wahoo! 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 At this time, A.F.L. McDaniel spent time with various territories including the WWWF, NWA, Mid-Atlantic, AWA, WWC, and CWF. 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. Penny Banner, Red Bastein, Tully Blanchard, The Crusher, Don Curtis, Terry Funk, Verne His stint in the DEA included a 38-month tour in Afghanistan working for the agency prior to his retirement. Les Thatcher had told me after Wahoo told him he lost a lot of money playing Trevino, he asked Wahoo if Trevino would wrestle him for money; you can guess the answer. 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. 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. York Jets, and a college career with the University of Oklahoma during the late 1950s. Even though Wahoo died in 2002, he seems to be a participant in the book because Karen was right there. But looking back, no one was bigger on a world wide stage. He played for a PONY league team coached by George H.W. An easygoing guy, no angel. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. 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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. Capitalizing on his stardom from the gridiron, he became one of the country's most popular and beloved wrestlers. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. McDaniel Photo Albums, Title history from Professional Wrestling Online Museum and 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. telling a story, this simple art stands out more and more every day. Even if Wahoo was alive to tell his story himself, that was not his style. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. "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. Dykes went on to a successful career at Texas Tech where was the head coach from 1986-99. 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. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. McDaniel was a major star in prominent National Wrestling Alliance affiliated promotions such as Championship . The duo will now advance to the four-way Tag Team title match at AEW Revolution. > Video I have always missed Bob Caudle saying, [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 There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm Teams schemed to stop McDaniel, and most didn't. Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. and Ricky Steamboat. This angle is particularly remembered for a follow-up interview weeks later with Flair and Valentine throwing change at McDaniel, and Valentine asking him if he needed a custom-made wheelchair for his fat body. Pillman; McDaniel made the move from professional football to wrestling, after a career Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. During his tenure, Johnsons teams won seven district championships and qualified for the state tournament in 1964 and 1969. He wrestled for a number of years, continuing to wear the full Native American head dress. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. based on information from your browser. If youre a wrestling fan, its all here the history and the stories, both inside and outside the ring. On September 7, 1977, Valentine regained the title at the WRAL-TV studio tapings, breaking McDaniel's leg in the process. He was an affable fellow away from the football field. By Ryan on October 25, 2016 2000s 2002 Kidney Failure camaro_mang 5 years ago 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. "He was absolutely a legend in his own way.". Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 'He was colorful, and he was especially hard on the rookies. . Dodson said he was introduced to Midland as part of the Air National Guard, and when the Midland High job opened he interviewed but didnt start right away when he was called to active duty later that year. Hobbs has earned a TNT Championship match that will take place on next week's Dynamite. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. His wife, Charlie updated people regularly, using terms Lou lived his life with. So as this is going on, I'm looking at Wahoo and he's getting mad because he the Philadelphia Civic Center as part of the Legends Introduction along with Ole Anderson, Mar 5: AEW Revolution 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. 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. > Movies & TV Throughout his career, Wahoo had notable feuds with Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Sgt. 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. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. 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 Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Publish date: May 13, 2019. . 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. 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. 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. [10] The feud evolved into a tag feud with McDaniel and Paul Jones taking on Valentine and Ric Flair, who McDaniel met in the AWA. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. [10][6], McDaniel was married four times to three different women. What's that going to be at Pagosa Shopping Center? In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: Robust, jolly, outspoken. Slaughter, Paul Jones, to his 1984 heel turn and run with the US Title and his matches with Magnum T.A. Whether it was [heat rub] in the jockstraps or critters in your shoes, Wahoo did it all.'. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). What a battle royal that would be!! AWA Wrestlerock, 1986. photo: youtube.com. So from January to June, he wrestled six nights a week. "Everybody loved to wrestle with him in the ring, and he was a box office attraction who had sellout crowds," Funk said. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Dick Slater was also known for his brutality outside the ring. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. Please try again later. His son now lives in Panama City, Fla., and was present on Friday and Saturday for his father's induction in Midland. [5] One of his baseball coaches, particularly for his Pony League team, was George H. W. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He then was a defensive player in the old American Football League. > Sporting Connection Crockett/WCW shows at the Philadelphia Civic Center. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. "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. He paved the way for legitimate Native wrestlers like Jay Youngblood, Mark 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.. About Dodson: Dodson, 76 and a Fort Worth native, didnt waste much time after graduating from Texas Christian University in making his way to Midland. That byplay was part of McDaniel's fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. Lees home field is named for Johnson, and he still attends football and baseball practices regularly. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. McDaniel started his pro football career with the Houston Oilers in the American Football Leagues debut season of 1960, and ended it, after stops in Denver and New York, with the Miami Dolphins in 1968. 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. .. This account has been disabled. 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. Chief Wahoo McDaniel - The early Years and some of his opponents. Wahoo McDaniel died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. 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. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [4][7] He then played for the Denver Broncos between 1961 and 1963. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. McDaniel became a popular figure on the wrestling circuit. well as others,' Csonka said. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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