About Matt Vaniel
Lived 1919 – 1981 (aged 61). Matt Vaniel was an American basketball player.
Matthew Henry Vaniel (November 14, 1919 – January 1, 1981) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Pittsburgh Raiders during the 1944–45 season. He averaged 7.5 points per game in 24 games. He was elected to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame shortly before his death.
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Who was Matt Vaniel?
American basketball player
When was Matt Vaniel born?
Matt Vaniel was born on 14 November 1919 in Braddock.
When did Matt Vaniel die?
Matt Vaniel died on 1 January 1981 in East Pittsburgh.
What was Matt Vaniel's occupation?
Matt Vaniel was a basketball player.
What nationality was Matt Vaniel?
Matt Vaniel was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matt Vaniel. https://biography.guide/matt-vaniel/
MLA: "Matt Vaniel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matt-vaniel/.
Chicago: "Matt Vaniel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matt-vaniel/.
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