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15 Oct 1973 - 13 Apr 1994
Chan Mason Whitt, Jr.
Chan Mason Whitt, Jr.
Source: Caldwell Connection Facebook page by Rodger Honaker.
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.
Newspaper Articles
Newspaper Articles
1982,1984 Newspaper Articles
1982,1984 Newspaper Articles
Source: Spokane Chronicle, Saturday August 14, 1982
Source: The Daily Breeze, Sunday August 15, 1982
Source: The Columbus Ledger, Sunday August 15, 1982
Source: The Paducah Sun, Sunday August 15, 1982
Source: The Columbia Record Monday March 12, 1984
Source: The Pittsburgh Press, Saturday March 17, 1984
Source: The Indianapolis Star, Sunday March 18, 1984
Source: The Arizona Republic, Tuesday March 20, 1984
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer, Thursday March 22, 1984
Source: The Courier Journal, Sunday Aprril 1, 1984
Source: Asbury Park Press, Monday April 16, 1984
Source: The Tacoma News Tribune, Sunday November 4, 1984
Source: The Sacramento Bee, Thursday November 22, 1984
Photographs From News Paper Articles
Photographs From News Paper Articles
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, 1984
Chan 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, 1984
Chan Whitt Sr. watches Chan Jr. runs the table during a recent demonstration
Source: The Columbia Record Mon March 12, 1984
Source: The Paducah Sun, Sunday August 15, 1982
"All pool and no play.... Well, that's no problem for Chan, Who relaxes with the Frisbee at his home in Caldwell, W. va.
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