John Chaney (basketball, born 1920)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 29, 1920 Zachary, Louisiana |
| Died | August 9, 2004 (aged 84) Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Zachary (Zachary, Louisiana) |
| College | LSU (1940–1943) |
| Playing career | 1946–1950 |
| Position | Forward / Center |
| Number | 13, 4 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1946–1949 | Syracuse Nationals |
| 1949 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| 1949–1950 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
| As coach: | |
| 1951–19?? | LSU (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats  at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
John Louie Chaney (February 29, 1920 – August 9, 2004) was an American basketball player and coach. He played collegiately for Louisiana State University (LSU). Upon graduation, John suited up in the National Basketball League and National Basketball Association. Teams include the Syracuse Nationals, Tri-Cities Blackhawks and Sheboygan Red Skins.
Following his basketball playing career, Chaney became a men's basketball assistant coach at LSU. He played a significant role in the Tigers' 1953 first-ever NCAA Final Four appearance, SEC championship, and 1954 SEC co-championship.
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
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- 1920 births
- 2004 deaths
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from Louisiana
- Centers (basketball)
- Forwards (basketball)
- LSU Tigers basketball coaches
- LSU Tigers basketball players
- Sheboygan Red Skins players
- Syracuse Nationals players
- Tri-Cities Blackhawks players
- American basketball biography, 1920s birth stubs