Joe Bailey Cheaney (December 30, 1902 – March 16, 1983) was an

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and

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coach. He was served two stints as the head football coach at

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, from 1928 to 1934, and 1946 to 1947, and one stint at Southwest Texas State University—now known was

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—from 1935 to 1942, compiling a career

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coaching record of 81–62–14. His career coaching record at Howard Payne was 58–19–9. Cheaney was born on December 30, 1902, in

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. He graduated from Santa Anna High School in

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in 1921 and Howard Payne in 1925. He started in football as a halfback at Howard Payne, leading the

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to the

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(TIAA) title in 1924. He also was a sprinter on the

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team, winning the TIAA championships for three years in the 100-yard and 200-yard dashes. Cheaney began his coaching career in 1925 as the football coach at

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. Cheane died on March 16, 1983, in San Marcos.

Head coaching record

College football

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