Wahoo McDaniel
American football player and professional wrestler (1938–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Hugh McDaniel[3] (June 19, 1938 – April 18, 2002) was an American[4] professional football player and professional wrestler better known by his ring name Wahoo McDaniel. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. 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 McDaniel | |
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 McDaniel, circa 1979 | |
| Born | Edward McDaniel (1938-06-19)June 19, 1938 Bernice, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 2002(2002-04-18) (aged 63) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma |
| Spouse | Monta Rae (divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
| Ring name(s) | Wahoo McDaniel |
| Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[1] |
| Billed weight | 265 lb (120 kg)[2] |
| Billed from | Midland, Texas |
| Trained by | Dory Funk |
| Debut | 1961 |
| Retired | 1996 |
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American football career | |
| No. 62, 54 | |
| Position: | Linebacker / Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Midland |
| College: | Oklahoma |
| AFL draft: | 1960 / Round: 2 Pick: First Selections (by the Los Angeles Chargers) |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Player stats at PFR | |
McDaniel is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks.[5]