Vincent James Oliver (December 28, 1915 – August 28, 1985) was an American professional basketball and football player.[1][2][3] He played in the National Basketball League for the Hammond Ciesar All-Americans in five games during the 1938–39 season.[2] Oliver scored two total points.[2] During the 1945 NFL season, Oliver was a back-up quarterback for the Chicago Cardinals.[3] In three games, including one start, he threw four completions in ten attempts.[3][4]

Vince Oliver
Personal information
Born(1915-12-28)December 28, 1915
Whiting, Indiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 28, 1985(1985-08-28) (aged 69)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolWhiting (Whiting, Indiana)
CollegeIndiana (1938–1940)
PositionGuard
Career history
As player:
1938Hammond Ciesar All-Americans
1939–1940Hammond McNamara Five
As coach:
1946–1948Thornton HS
1948–1954De La Salle Institute
1954–1957Loyola Academy
1964–1967Whiting HS

References

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  1. ^ "Vince Oliver". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Vince Oliver NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "Vince Oliver football stats". pro-football-reference.com. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  4. ^ "The Quarterback Abstract: Ranking the Quarterbacks in Modern Day History". rci.rutgers.edu. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
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