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John Chaney

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John Chaney was the legendary former head basketball coach at Temple University who led them to 17 NCAA tournament appearances.

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I was Hooter from 1985-88. I appreciate the times Coach Chaney acknowledged us whether it be a couple word or a smile

Thank You Mr. John Chaney for all that you did for the students at Temple. Thank you for being a great coach, father figure to the fatherless students. Thank you for all the championship games. RIHP

John my mentor,my friend.I owe you so much in helping me become the teacher and Coach in the Philadelphia School District.I will never forget the great times we shared together at Simon Gratz H.S. whether on the basketball court or in the gym class .The memories go back to sitting next to him on the bench at the Baker league games or being one of his assistant coaches at Gratz H.S.The many wonderful nights we spent together after practice at the Rib Crib or one of John's popular...

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My Sincere condolences to the family of Coach John Chaney! A Coach, a Teacher, a Mentor to many! I had started graduate school at student at Temple University when I had heard that Coach Chaney was selected as the Head Men's Basketball Coach, after a very successful career at Cheney University! It was exciting how he meticulously builded the Owl program up to one of the most respected in the country! His indispensable quality and character have been forever impacted Student-Athletes, Temple...

Great teacher at CHEYNEY STATE COLLEGE. I had Coach Chaney for Tennis 1978. We were to have a term paper at end of semester of 20 pages. Coach stated "This is Physical Education" He demanded a paper typed , and the cover index, and back cover was not included in the 20 pages.
He taught the same we he coached. Lessons of life. He is and will be remembered as a teacher & coach who cares about your development as a person. I Am Missing You, COACH CHANEY, STEVE EWING

Coach John Chaney was a role model for young Black males who are Basketball Coaches. A true legend. Rest in peace.

Will be greatly missed
James/Velma Hendricks