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Remembering John Chaney – Daytona Times

Locals reflect on the legendary Temple coach’s impact while a student at Bethune-Cookman. BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES Local residents are mourning the loss of renowned college coach John Chaney, who died on Jan. 29 at the age of 89. Chaney began his basketball career as a player at Bethune-Cookman University (then Bethune-Cookman College) from […]

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