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Title
D92572-A
Date(s)
- 1955 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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ca. 1955. Prominent Tacoma businessman Ben Cheney in a ca. 1955 portrait. He was well known as the president and founder of Cheney Lumber Co. but became even better known for his generosity in supporting athletics for the young. Thousands of children were given the chance to participate in sports including baseball, football and basketball. It is estimated that over 5,000 people played on Mr. Cheney's various Studs teams over twenty years.
Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971; Philanthropists;