| Height | 6 ft |
|---|---|
| Height in | 3 |
| Weight lb | 170 |
| Birth date | November 14, 1919 |
| Birth place | Braddock, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Death date | January 1, 1981 (aged 61) |
| Death place | East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| High school | Scott (North Braddock, Pennsylvania) |
| Years 1 | 1944–1945 |
| Team 1 | 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.
References
- ^ "Matt Vaniel". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
- ^ "Matt Vaniel NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 30, 2016.