Temple University Athletics
Chaney, Sloan-Green to be Honored in Smith Memorial Playground Leaders and Legends Exhibit
2.4.22 | Men's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse
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. He led Temple to 17 NCAA tournaments, including five trips to the Elite Eight, and six trips to the NIT. His 1987-88 team ended the regular season as the #1 team in the nation.
Sloan Green guided the Temple women's lacrosse team to three National Championships during her 18-season run, compiling an outstanding 207-62-4 record with a .758 career winning percentage. In 1988 she led the Owls to a perfect 19-0 record and a national championship. Her teams won 29 straight games between the 1983-84 and '84-'85 seasons.
Besides Chaney and Sloan Green, this year's honorees include Marcel Pratt, Ala Stanford, Joan Myers Brown, Robert Bogle, Otis Hackney, Octavius Catto, Ed Bradley, Marian Anderson, Edith Mitchell, and Juanita Kidd Stout.
Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia is made up of 5'x7' educational displays focusing on each honoree's life and achievements. Displays include a short biography, a "Quiz the Kids" section with fast facts, and "Family Time" suggestions for interactive learning beyond the exhibit. The Playground and Playhouse are open for families to enjoy specially-themed activities until 4 p.m.
Leaders and Legends runs through February 28.
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. He led Temple to 17 NCAA tournaments, including five trips to the Elite Eight, and six trips to the NIT. His 1987-88 team ended the regular season as the #1 team in the nation.
Sloan Green guided the Temple women's lacrosse team to three National Championships during her 18-season run, compiling an outstanding 207-62-4 record with a .758 career winning percentage. In 1988 she led the Owls to a perfect 19-0 record and a national championship. Her teams won 29 straight games between the 1983-84 and '84-'85 seasons.
Besides Chaney and Sloan Green, this year's honorees include Marcel Pratt, Ala Stanford, Joan Myers Brown, Robert Bogle, Otis Hackney, Octavius Catto, Ed Bradley, Marian Anderson, Edith Mitchell, and Juanita Kidd Stout.
Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia is made up of 5'x7' educational displays focusing on each honoree's life and achievements. Displays include a short biography, a "Quiz the Kids" section with fast facts, and "Family Time" suggestions for interactive learning beyond the exhibit. The Playground and Playhouse are open for families to enjoy specially-themed activities until 4 p.m.
Leaders and Legends runs through February 28.
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