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Wahoo McDaniel

American football player and professional wrestler (1938-2002) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 63

Edward Hugh McDaniel was an American 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.

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Miami Dolphins
Denver Broncos
Oklahoma Sooners football

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Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

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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.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2002 · aged 63

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