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Chaney, Sloan-Green to be Honored in Smith Memorial Playground Leaders and Legends Exhibit

PHILADELPHIA – Iconic Temple University Hall of Fame coaches John Chaney and Tina Sloan Green will be honored by the Smith Memorial Playground with its Leaders and Legends exhibit this Saturday, Feb. 5 at noon.

The Leaders and Legends exhibit celebrates the contributions of local African American leaders across the fields of law, education, medicine, journalism, sports, and the performing arts. This free, family-friendly, socially-distanced event recognizes hometown heroes whose impact has made Philly a better place to live, work, grow and play.

Chaney, who passed away on Jan. 29, 2021, coached Temple to a school-record 516 wins and 23 postseason tournaments in his 24 seasons at the helm of the men's basketball program.