Caldwell is also home to Chan Whit, Jr. -- boy wonder of professional pool. He could beat most local players even at the age of five when he had to climb upon the table and use a "bridge". His accomplishments were on a par with the touring professionals for his age and beyond. His Father, Chan Sr., groomed two of his children, Chan Jr. and his oldest sister Priscilla, to be pool champions. Priscilla won several titles before dropping out of competition. Chan Sr. was little Chan's manager and arranged most of his guest appearances. He was born and grew up in Caldwell, near Lewisburg. Little Chan's life was cut short by a tragic auto accident. Before his casket was closed, his favorite cue stick was placed inside.
This picture was taken at the Golden Cue in Bladensburg, Maryland, in 1984. The gentleman on the right leaning against the wall wearing the cap is none other than Chet Morris, a trickshot artist from the Maryland area who also used to sell cue sticks out of his trunk.
Source: https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/prince-of-pool-gets-roadside-honor.230930/Chan Whitt Jr. lines up a shot during a practice session at home
Source: The Columbia Record Mon March 12, 1984Chan takes deadly aim at pool table
Source: The Columbia Record Mon March 12, 1984"To Cracker and Rust, Chan is just another playful boy"
Source: The Columbia Record Mon March 12, 1984Chan Whitt Sr. watches Chan Jr. runs the table during a recent demonstration
Source: The Columbia Record Mon March 12, 1984"All pool and no play.... Well, that's no problem for Chan, Who relaxes with the Frisbee at his home in Caldwell, W. va.