Philadelphia, Temple, and basketball legend John Chaney has passed away, reports Mike Jensen of the Philly Inquirer.
Just got confirmation from someone close to John Chaney. The Temple legend of legends has passed away. RIP to a unique man and Hall of Fame coach.
— Mike Jensen (@jensenoffcampus) January 29, 2021
Chaney was 89 years old.
John Chaney was a great coach an even better man - A true legend - RIP https://t.co/vQV2GtxMlP
— Jon Marks (@JonMarksMedia) January 29, 2021
Chaney was the head basketball coach at Temple University from 1982 to 2006, compiling a record of 516-253 with eight A-10 regular season titles and six A-10 tournament championships.
Chaney was inducted into the Basketball Hall Of Fame in 2001 and the College Basketball Hall Of Fame in 2006.




