Matt Vaniel
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 14, 1919 Braddock, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 1, 1981 (aged 61) East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Scott (North Braddock, Pennsylvania) |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1944–1945 | Pittsburgh Raiders |
Matthew Henry Vaniel (November 14, 1919 – January 1, 1981)[1] was an American professional basketball player.[2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Pittsburgh Raiders during the 1944–45 season.[2] He averaged 7.5 points per game in 24 games.[2] He was elected to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame shortly before his death. His grandson Steven became a professional wrestling referee under the pseudonym "Steven Colter."
References
- ^ "Matt Vaniel". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Matt Vaniel NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
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