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John Chaney

Biography

John Chaney

Overview

  • Born
    January 21, 1932 · Jacksonville, Florida, USA
  • Died
    January 29, 2021 · USA (short illness)
  • Height
    5′ 10″ (1.78 m)

Biography

  • John Chaney was born on January 21, 1932 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. He was an actor, known for He Got Game (1998), The Wise Old Owl and ESPN College Basketball (1979). He was married to Jeanne Dixon. He died on January 29, 2021 in the USA.

Family

  • Spouse
      Jeanne Dixon(1953 - January 29, 2021) (his death, 1 child)

Trivia

  • College basketball coach.
  • Enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001.
  • Basketball coach at Cheyney State University Head Coach (1972-1982) and Temple University (1982-2006).
  • Played for Bethune-Cookman, 1951-1955. NAIA All-America, 1953.
  • Played for Sunbury (Eastern Pro League). Two-time League Most Valuable Player. Seven-time league All-Star. All-Star Game MVP, 1959, 1960.

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