(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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. At the same time, Wahoo embarked on a pro wrestling career to supplement the lack of money back in the 1960s for pro football players. Your email address will not be published. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. 2 The Origin Of "Wahoo". McDaniel, whose real name was Ed, was a linebacker who returned a punt 91 yards for a touchdown against Iowa State in 1958. The tag team match has been building for a few weeks. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). Dick Slater, the former professional wrestler and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Champion, died this week, WWE confirmed. In his first season with the Jets, he described himself in an interview as: ''Robust, jolly, outspoken. [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. "He was a wild, crazy Indian," said his daughter, Nicky Rowe. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. You will also hear about a man who had lots of demons and anger issues and what they did to his friends and family. Penny Banner, Red Bastein, Tully Blanchard, The Crusher, Don Curtis, Terry Funk, Verne They were just two rough wrestlers who enjoyed beating the hell out of each other. From the time McDaniel roamed the playing fields of Midland as a young teenager playing for a baseball team coached by George H.W. Ed "Wahoo" McDaniel, 63, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Houston, Texas. Bush. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. 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. 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! 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. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. communicate in a match. If youre a wrestling fan, its all here the history and the stories, both inside and outside the ring. McDaniel then worked the 1995 Slamboree at St. Petersburg, Florida's Bayfront "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. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He still holds the universitys record for the longest punt, 91 yards. Along with former NWA World Champions Bronko Nagurski, Wayne Munn, and others McDaniel, who was born in Bernice, Oklahoma, but raised in Midland, Texas, died in 2002 at age 63. He was 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. Lees home field is named for Johnson, and he still attends football and baseball practices regularly. There have been local and even national legends. Condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Wahoo McDaniel from all Wahoo! The hardest part in assessing Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel's life is to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. 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][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 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. may have found a path, and Miz finds a social media superstar partner. in pain, and can throw those stiff chops and punches againamazing everyone that's He wrestled until 1989. Chief with a fishing pole in his hand and talking with "the boys", Murdoch, Gene Failed to remove flower. 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. Failed to report flower. players received $50 apiece for playing exhibition games. "You were going to make money in the ring with Wahoo.". As most readers know by now, wrestling legend Wahoo McDaniel died last week at "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. Its not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. "He couldn't always make it back a lot but I knew he loved it.". 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. 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. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. What a battle royal that would be!! "My kids are getting to come and I have twin girls who are 16, and when he passed they were real little and didn't get to know him well. 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. Slater had several brothers and sisters and one daughter. 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. characters. [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. A number of factors may contribute to this scary statistic. and all I'm thinking is, `I'm a rookie and I can't afford to miss curfew.' 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. 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. Oops, something didn't work. 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. . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. Danielson said he hasn't even discussed the idea with Khan yet. The promoter wanted him to play off his Native American heritage, thus he was given the moniker "Chief" Wahoo McDaniel. Some people were bigger television stars over a shorter period of time. What made Wahoo tick and what ticked Wahoo off. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm Throughout his career, Wahoo had notable feuds with Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Sgt. It was a distance of more than 30 miles and he did it in less than six hours. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. He was This browser does not support getting your location. 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. Even against Abilene High in 1954 he still found a way to gain more than 100 yards but the Bulldogs ultimately fell in that game. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Wahoo McDaniel I found on Findagrave.com. 'He was colorful, and he was especially hard on the rookies. But in every generation, there is only one immortal, someone who not only changed history, but in many ways, was history. Teams schemed to stop McDaniel, and most didn't. Even though Wahoo died in 2002, he seems to be a participant in the book because Karen was right there. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. In December 2003, Slater was accused of stabbing his girlfriend Theresa Halbert with a butchers knife. 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. CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at 2508 North Big Spring Street, Midland, Texas 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. 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. He could do anything. Slaughter, Paul Jones, to his 1984 heel turn and run with the US Title and his matches with Magnum T.A. 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. Asheville, NC Civic Center on Sunday afternoons. and Ricky Steamboat. classic strap matches against Ric Flair, Angelo (Big Nasty) Mosca and the late Johnny Proud to be a Southerner, Slater used his Southern heritage as part of his gimmick, including the Confederate flag. 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. A few were bigger drawing cards. 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. Part of a great wrestling. Bishop was part of the Broncos teams that participated in Super Bowls XXI, XXII and XXIV. Wow, I could feel those beatings all the way down in my ringside seat at the Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniels gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. There have been Hall of Famers and even a few true icons. McDaniel was one of the most well known legitimate Native American wresters, as 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 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. I happened to be at the right place at the right time, and we had a great staff. 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. 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. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. Dodson is the first person who is not an athlete or coach to be inducted into the Hall of Legends. So as this is going on, I'm looking at Wahoo and he's getting mad because he Mar 5: AEW Revolution Spike was affable and very well thought of, and he ramped up the rivalry there is no question about that. 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. 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. the Cy-Fair Medical Clinic in Houston as a result of longtime complications from renal Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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 Artist Canvas An easygoing guy, no angel. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Wahoo was also a skilled fisherman and his love of fishing especially in his later years is also well chronicled here. Youngblood, and Chris (Tatanka) Chavis to portray their characters as something beyond the PWI 500; . [4], McDaniel began his career as a professional football player in 1960, playing for the Houston Oilers during their inaugural AFL Championship-winning season. 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. 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. Karen is just one of several wives McDaniel had over the years, and, good or bad, his family is detailed, as well as his up and down relationships with his peers. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniel's gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. (Theres Linda Hogans book and one from Bruiser Brodys widow.). Christian vs. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. NWAs official Twitter account noted that Slater died from heart complications. And he was proud to be from Midland. Former wrestler David Isley explained in Wrestling Classics.com the kind of Edward McDaniel, best known by his nickname, Wahoo McDaniel, enjoyed a long career in both professional wrestling, as well as professional football. e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com). Nellie [Nelson Royal], Swede [Hanson] and now Chief, I'm not sure how much Dykes went on to a successful career at Texas Tech where was the head coach from 1986-99. [9] He was also an avid golfer and hunter. Those were just some of the stories that continued the folklore that followed McDaniel during his life. 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. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. to Sam Houston. 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. McDaniel was brought up in Midland, Tex., became an all-state fullback in high school and played at the University of Oklahoma. A talented worker, he proved equally talented at brawling as well as technical wrestling. All of sudden, Wahoo jumps on the table and jumps on the guy 'another big tomahawk chop by McDaniel'.". When his football career ended in 1969, McDaniel became a full-time wrestler. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [4], McDaniel was born in the small town of Bernice, Louisiana in 1938. That byplay was part of McDaniels fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. Wahoo McDaniel: def. His financial model was the wrestler Bruno Sammartino, who earned $125,000 a year. On September 7, 1977, Valentine regained the title at the WRAL-TV studio tapings, breaking McDaniel's leg in the process. Search above to list available cemeteries. Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. Gagne, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Larry Hennig, Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, Angelo Mosca Sr, Kingston's announcement aired on Twitter after Wednesday's Dynamite. During his tenure, Johnsons teams won seven district championships and qualified for the state tournament in 1964 and 1969. This book also shines the light on Wahoo, and how he helped many young wrestlers, from Ric Flair to Magnum T.A. The duo will now advance to the four-way Tag Team title match at AEW Revolution. Whether it was [heat rub] in the jockstraps or critters in your shoes, Wahoo did it all.'. 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. [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. ", 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.". Author: F4W Staff. said. In 1977, Johnny Valentine's son Greg Valentine attacked McDaniel and broke his leg in an angle to establish Greg as Johnny's successor. . Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He also was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. He also was successful in track and field and also on the baseball field. 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 diabetes. Wahoo McDaniel Birth name Edward McDaniel Born June 19, 1938 Bernice, Oklahoma Died April 18, 2002 (aged 63) Houston, Texas Cause of death Kidney failure Professional wrestling stats Known as Wahoo McDaniel Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) Weight 265 lb (120 kg) Trained by Dory Funk Sr. Bob Bruggers, nearly ended the career of Ric Flair, the life of the pilot and less serious No BS. 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.. Capitalizing on his stardom from the gridiron, he became one of the country's most popular and beloved wrestlers. Wahoo began splitting his time between football and wrestling, eventually transitioning to wrestling full time by the late 60s. 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. "I knew he loved it and liked coming back there," said Cindi Blank, his youngest daughter who lives in Rowlett. 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 . 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. AEW Dynamite: Bryan Danielson is ready to fight for everything at Revolution, Hardwood reveals how MJF shunned Tully Blanchard, The final years and legacy of Seelie Samara, NWA POWERRR: Its a hard Knox life for Bully Ray, NXT: Dolin Shines as Hayes Makes his Case, MLW Underground: Hennigans cheapest, most rigged victory yet, Chris Jericho: I have zero interest in ever going back to WWE. 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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. [10][6], McDaniel was married four times to three different women. This is a carousel. Sorry! It's not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Wahoo McDaniel (6522480)? The Passing of a Legend Wahoo McDaniel. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. > Canadian Hall of Fame Their feud has such meaning to long-time fans, and those who only got to view . really believed in wrestling. Verify and try again. on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. 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. My dad was a homebuilder, and whatever house we didnt sell thats the home we moved into. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania You learn about his high school years and college, where his legend started and just grew with time. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [6][4] Though he was a problematic teenager, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Soon, the public-address announcer proclaimed, ''Tackle by . According to the NY times, he had suffered from kidney failure. .. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. 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. Larry Csonka and He died in 2002 of complications from diabetes. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6522480/wahoo-mcdaniel. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. He still holds the university's record for the longest punt, 91 yards. Jim Kiick, who were McDaniel's teammates shared colorful remembrances in the Miami Herald. ACW Heavyweight Title Steel Cage: Bone Crusher (c) defeats Wahoo McDaniel. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at St. Luke's Methodist Church . Aug 5: WWE SummerSlam, > Archives Kiick said he remembered a moment from his rookie year in 1968, McDaniel's That was bigger than most people in those days. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Make sure that the file is a photo. In his first year as a full-time wrestler, McDaniel became involved in NWA Texas and won the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship. 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. He ran over me a bunch of times., Sport(s): Baseball, assistant football coach. McDaniel's football teammates remembered him this past week. Dick Slater battles Ric Flair. Recruited by wrestler Mike Graham, Slater (like many athletes) heard the siren call of quick cash and entered the squared circle. 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. 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. Bush. Wahoo McDaniel Dead at 63. photo: wwe.com. 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. Dykes currently lives in Horseshoe Bay near Marble Falls. Discover information about Wahoo McDaniel and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. more of this I can stand. 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. Well-liked. 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. Longtime friend Tommy "Flat Top" Johnson championed McDaniel's cause for years, helping to let people know who McDaniel was and what he did. favorite fishing spot for McDaniel and his father. Hobbs has earned a TNT Championship match that will take place on next week's Dynamite. His son now lives in Panama City, Fla., and was present on Friday and Saturday for his father's induction in Midland. Bush's ties to pro wrestling", "WAHOO MCDANIEL HE WAS A FLAMBOYANT FOOTBALLER AND A WACKO WRESTLER. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. And this weekend was a chance for those who didn't know him to find out who he was, and for those who did know him to remember some old stories. The funeral home has stated that the service is open to public and it is it via video tape and film, because of the realism that these two wrestlers could Wahoo takes on Colone Debeers. appropriate to send flowers. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He had head coaching stops at Coahoma, Belton, Big Spring and Alice before becoming a college assistant, including a stint at Texas under () and finally coming to Lee. 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