That byplay was part of McDaniels fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. [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. I have always missed Bob Caudle saying, 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. A talented worker, he proved equally talented at brawling as well as technical wrestling. Kingston's announcement aired on Twitter after Wednesday's Dynamite. Teams schemed to stop McDaniel, and most didn't. Please reset your password. Some of these bouts included Indian Strap Matches and also tag team matches which pitted McDaniel and The Crusher against Superstar and Ivan Koloff. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Slater was involved in many high-profile angles, including one in JCP where he collected NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Races bounty on challenger Nature Boy Ric Flair. Ed "Wahoo" McDaniel, 63, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Houston, Texas. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Along with Johnny Valentine, Superstar Billy Graham was regarded as one of McDaniel's earliest and bitter rivals. McDaniel then worked the 1995 Slamboree at St. Petersburg, Florida's Bayfront 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. 2. Wahoo! Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He married his wife Gayle in 1963 and they have two daughters, and have four grandchildren. He was once dealt to the New York Jets in a nine-player trade, and was the only player in the AFL to have his first name on the back of his jersey. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Karen doesnt pull the punches on what she had to deal with from the fights and heartbreak she endured living with Wahoo. 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Its not public knowledge who his ashes were given to. with the Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, and New Wherever he went Wahoo drew money, but that came at a price. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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 . What's that going to be at Pagosa Shopping Center? 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. . ACW - Event @ Glenn Wood Rec Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. You will also hear about a man who had lots of demons and anger issues and what they did to his friends and family. While playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners (in college), he kicked a 91-yard punt, the 6th longest punt in NCAA history. Once described as the football Jets' first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. Between 1973 and 1974, McDaniel And Superstar would engage in numerous wrestling bouts in what was considered one of the AWA's top-drawing feuds of the 1970s. Condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Wahoo McDaniel from all McDaniel's last Philadelphia area appearance was at the 1994 Slamboree PPV at favorite fishing spot for McDaniel and his father. "He couldn't always make it back a lot but I knew he loved it.". Johnson passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. Try again later. He is also the author of the Wahoo McDaniel Record Book: 1962-1996. In December 2003, Slater was accused of stabbing his girlfriend Theresa Halbert with a butchers knife. Current subscribers click here to continue reading. GREAT NEWS! 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. "I knew he loved it and liked coming back there," said Cindi Blank, his youngest daughter who lives in Rowlett. Edward McDaniel, best known by his nickname, Wahoo McDaniel, enjoyed a long career in both professional wrestling, as well as professional football. Your email address will not be published. The Passing of a Legend Wahoo McDaniel. You learn about his high school years and college, where his legend started and just grew with time. [4][5] His body was cremated and his ashes are with his daughter Nikki Houston, Texas. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. 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 ended tragically by the October 1975 plane crash that ended the career of Valentine and McDaniel spent time with various territories including the WWWF, NWA, Mid-Atlantic, AWA, WWC, and CWF. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). may have found a path, and Miz finds a social media superstar partner. and Ricky Steamboat. The hardest part in assessing Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel's life is to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. the Cy-Fair Medical Clinic in Houston as a result of longtime complications from renal 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. McDaniel had been Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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. "Everybody loved to wrestle with him in the ring, and he was a box office attraction who had sellout crowds," Funk said. McDaniel was originally a football player. He formally retired in 1989. "He was absolutely a legend in his own way.". We have set your language to See the article in its original context from. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. Anyone can read what you share. Required fields are marked *. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. in pain, and can throw those stiff chops and punches againamazing everyone that's He'd give you his last dime.". cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. > Canadian Hall of Fame We had a fantastic faculty and our school administration was second to none., Linebacker Edward "Wahoo" McDaniel of the New York Jets posed with this expression as the American Football League team opened its training camp July 15, 1965 at Peekskill Military Academy in Peekskill, N.Y. [2][8] After he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1966, McDaniel began wrestling for Eddie Graham's Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF). A few were bigger drawing cards. Florida native Richard Van Slater showed his toughness wrestling and playing football at the University of Tampa, playing alongside future grappling great Paul Mr. 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. His father was a Choctaw Indian known as Big Wahoo. I loved sitting in the locker room with 'the 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. Boris Malenko: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. But he was the nicest guy in the world, and if anybody needed anything you could count on Wahoo. Former wrestler David Isley explained in Wrestling Classics.com the kind of 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. Larry Csonka and "He was bigger than life. 'He was colorful, and he was especially hard on the rookies. Wahoo had a long career and shed a lot of blood and so much of that blood was lost against Johnny Valentine. 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. 2 The Origin Of "Wahoo". Bush's ties to pro wrestling", "WAHOO MCDANIEL HE WAS A FLAMBOYANT FOOTBALLER AND A WACKO WRESTLER. Greg Valentine discusses his brutal matches vs Chief Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid-Atlantic. Wahoo McDaniel died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. Sorry! 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. He was 63. So as this is going on, I'm looking at Wahoo and he's getting mad because he New Wrestling Observer Newsletter plus tons of downloadable podcasts every week, Get breaking news alerts & weekly roundups sent to your inbox. He was 63. Date Of Death: Apr 18th 2002: Cause of Death: diabetes: Place of Death: Houston, Texas, United States : In an era where sports entertainment wins out over the art of 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. 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. However, Slaters wild ways continued long after he left the ring, with some surprised he made it to the age of 67. 28.05.1996. Unfortunately, this would pale in comparison to Slaters most notorious incident out of the ring. Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. Asheville, NC Civic Center on Sunday afternoons. man that I had always looked up to as a kid. Center, pinning Dick Murdoch. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Bishop worked for the DEA for more than two decades and retired in February of this year. cartoon character image often associated with other such characters. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). SCW - Event @ Cowboys Nightlife Club in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He's been in Pro Football for six years. After his professional career ended, Bishop returned to Baylor to finish his degree in 1990 and then went to work for the Drug Enforcement Agency. Once described as the football Jets first real hero, McDaniel joined them in 1964, their first year at Shea Stadium. 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. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. McDaniel is often compared to his contemporary, Chief Jay Strongbow, due to both portraying similar Native American gimmicks. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. . It became something that lasted for quite some time.. On September 7, 1977, Valentine regained the title at the WRAL-TV studio tapings, breaking McDaniel's leg in the process. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniels gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. Wahoo was a tough son of a gun and never trusted any promoter when it came to money. > Photo Galleries There are no volunteers for this cemetery. With your free account at foundagrave.com, you can add your loved ones, friends, and idols to our growing database of "Deceased but not Forgotten" records. As I sit here at my desk wanting to cry, but holding it back, I can see (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. Danielson said he hasn't even discussed the idea with Khan yet. 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. Oops, something didn't work. The Internet Wrestling Database. Johnson taught biology during his tenure at Lee, along with coaching baseball. 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. 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. [6][4] Though he was a problematic teenager, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. That byplay was part of McDaniel's fame with the Jets, even though he was with them only one more season. "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. The pistol went off and burned Dory Funk Sr.'s pants, and Funk Jr. said by the time his father was through chastising McDaniel, he had tears in his eyes for feeling so bad. Unfortunately for Slater, McDaniel's gun accidentally discharged, hitting Slater. 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. feelings that McDaniel could give someone who was first a fanthen got into the business From the time McDaniel roamed the playing fields of Midland as a young teenager playing for a baseball team coached by George H.W. If you want to get a complete picture on what Chief Wahoo McDaniel was really about, this is the book for you. Christian vs. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. "[4][3] After two seasons with the Jets, McDaniel went to the Miami Dolphins in 1966,[2] and played with this team until his retirement after the 1968 season. 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. McDaniel was a major star in prominent National Wrestling Alliance affiliated promotions such as Championship . © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. Fans may be wondering just what the story is behind "Wahoo.". suffering from severe kidney problems for over four years, which required dialysis. Jungle Boy would be the eighth match official for Sunday's PPV. What you wont hear, since Wahoo is no longer with us, are rants about how he was the greatest and how so-and-so held him back. > The Artist Canvas Dykes went on to a successful career at Texas Tech where was the head coach from 1986-99. This browser does not support getting your location. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Most notably, Wahoo played for the Jets in the 60s. WAHOO MCDANIEL? In 2019, Wahoo McDaniel was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He was a standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and played professionally for eight years. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. He later played for Baylor in 1978 and 1979 in the early years of the Grant Teaff era. Dick Slater, the former professional wrestler and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Champion, died this week, WWE confirmed. April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm CT at the Pipkin Funeral Home, located at . Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. It's great to be able to recognize how special he was.". McDaniel was on. Wahoo takes on Colone Debeers. Despite a wild life, Dick Slater lived to the age of 67, passing away on October 18, 2018. 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 Dick Slater battles Ric Flair. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Wahoo began splitting his time between football and wrestling, eventually transitioning to wrestling full time by the late 60s. 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. 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. 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. He earned all-state football honors, and led the state in rushing in his junior year. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wahoo McDaniel memorial. "Anybody who knows anything about football in West Texas, they knew about Wahoo," said former Texas Tech coach Spike Dykes, who is a native of Ballinger. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship five times. 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. [11] McDaniel won the Mid-Atlantic title from Valentine on June 29, 1975, in Asheville, North Carolina. Valentine. An easygoing guy, no angel., But I know right from wrong, he said. 79705. There was an error deleting this problem. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania The late senior McDaniel, who had operated McDaniel Welding Works in Midland, was "very known . You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. [2][5][6] The name "Wahoo" actually came from his father Hugh, who was known as "Big Wahoo". He was just amazing.". Youngblood, and Chris (Tatanka) Chavis to portray their characters as something beyond the Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. Jul 1: Money in the Bank In his opening game, he made 10 tackles from his middle linebacker position. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6522480/wahoo-mcdaniel. Health problems plagued Slater during the later years of his life and he was confined to a wheelchair. on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant at the time of his death. Puroresu.com, Juice Robinson, Evil Uno and ROH Women's Champion Athena were all in action. I happened to be at the right place at the right time, and we had a great staff. [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. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Try again later. "He was a good father, and he loved his two little girls, and later in his life he had a son," White said. to Sam Houston. This book also shines the light on Wahoo, and how he helped many young wrestlers, from Ric Flair to Magnum T.A. Slater, who struggled with addiction and was arrested for a violent. But in every generation, there is only one immortal, someone who not only changed history, but in many ways, was history. based on information from your browser. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). He still holds the universitys record for the longest punt, 91 yards. He was a standout linebacker at the University of . Recruited by wrestler Mike Graham, Slater (like many athletes) heard the siren call of quick cash and entered the squared circle. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Share them in the comments section below. 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. Try again. Add to your scrapbook. Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. > Music AS I SEE IT - 4/23/2002: At this time, A.F.L. 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. Discover information about Wahoo McDaniel and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. 'another big tomahawk chop by McDaniel'.". well as others,' Csonka said. [4], McDaniel was born in the small town of Bernice, Louisiana in 1938. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 27 for Wahoo McDaniel 2:00 pm The 252-page book digs deep into the beginnings of Ed McDaniel, with help from his sisters and childhood friends. Greg is a wrestling historian and avid collector of wrestling results and memorabilia. Home; Cards; PWI. You can always change this later in your Account settings. [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 McDaniel eventually settled in the Charlotte, N.C., area, where he raised his son, Zach, who was from his fourth marriage. .. He also was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. 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. Even though Wahoo died in 2002, he seems to be a participant in the book because Karen was right there. Family members linked to this person will appear here. "You were going to make money in the ring with Wahoo.". of us at PWBTS.com. He wrestled until 1989. What does it mean to be inducted into the Hall of Legends: I feel bad in a way because there are so many people more deserving than me on that. McDaniel, known as Little Wahoo as a youngster, moved around with his family to the oil fields that beckoned his father, a welder. Many wrestlers die long before they reach age 65, and more than a few never reach age 40 or 30. > Gaming [4][7] He then played for the Denver Broncos between 1961 and 1963. Chief Wahoo McDaniel - The early Years and some of his opponents. Slaughter working throughout the Texas, Florida, Georgia, As time went on, McDaniel's prowess on the fields of Midland was somewhat forgotten in his hometown. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Edward McDaniel was born in Burnice, La., on June 19, 1938. And he was proud to be from Midland. 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. ''Well-liked. 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. telling a story, this simple art stands out more and more every day. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Learn more about managing a memorial . guess who?. He could do anything. Wahoo coped with things by drinking heavily and often. (AP Photo). Crockett/WCW shows at the Philadelphia Civic Center. 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. McDaniels was on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. Failed to remove flower. 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. There was a problem getting your location. Kiick said he remembered a moment from his rookie year in 1968, McDaniel's This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. Charles Donald Kernodle Jr. (May 2, 1950 - May 17, 2021) was an American professional wrestler with the National Wrestling Alliance 's Jim Crockett Promotions. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Wahoo McDaniel (6522480)? 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