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Merlyn Thompson “Smoky” Chaney

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Merlyn Thompson “Smoky” Chaney

Birth
Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death
2 Apr 1994 (aged 82)
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA
Burial
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA Add to Map
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N 1/2-143 Sec. C
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Smoky got his nickname because of his pitching ability in the semi-pro leagues in the Baton Rouge area. He pitched for the Fairfield Pressers and also for the Live Oak Athletics back in the 1930's. He was especially known for his fast-ball and struck out many opposing players.

WORLD WAR II ~ US ARMY

Married Virginia May Slocum on July 16, 1949

Retired from Solvay Division of Allied Chemical with 42 years of service.

Smoky got his nickname because of his pitching ability in the semi-pro leagues in the Baton Rouge area. He pitched for the Fairfield Pressers and also for the Live Oak Athletics back in the 1930's. He was especially known for his fast-ball and struck out many opposing players.

WORLD WAR II ~ US ARMY

Married Virginia May Slocum on July 16, 1949

Retired from Solvay Division of Allied Chemical with 42 years of service.

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US ARMY ~ WORLD WAR II

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  • Created by: Jan
  • Added: Oct 21, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60408813/merlyn_thompson-chaney: accessed ), memorial page for Merlyn Thompson “Smoky” Chaney (12 Mar 1912–2 Apr 1994), Find a Grave Memorial ID 60408813, citing Roselawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA; Maintained by Jan (contributor 47305780).