Vince Oliver
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BornDecember 28, 1915
Whiting, Indiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 28, 1985 (aged 69)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 28, 1915 Whiting, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 28, 1985 (aged 69) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Whiting (Whiting, Indiana) |
| College | Indiana (1938–1940) |
| Playing career | 1938–1940 |
| Position | Guard |
| Coaching career | 1946–1967 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| 1938 | Hammond Ciesar All-Americans |
| 1939–1940 | Hammond McNamara Five |
| As a coach: | |
| 1946–1948 | Thornton HS |
| 1948–1954 | De La Salle Institute |
| 1954–1957 | Loyola Academy |
| 1964–1967 | Whiting HS |
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]
