Matt Guokas, Sr.
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| Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Born | November 13, 1915 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | USA |
| Died | December 9, 1993 (aged 78) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| College | St. Joseph's |
| Draft | Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1946–1947 |
| Former teams | Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1947) |
| Awards | NBA Champion Philadephia Warriors, 1946-47 |
Matthew George Guokas, Sr. (November 11, 1915–December 9, 1993) was an American basketball player and broadcaster.
A 6'3" forward from Saint Joseph's University, Guokas played one season of professional basketball with the Philadelphia Warriors of the BAA (a precursor to the NBA). He averaged 1.7 points during the Warriors' 1946-47 championship season. After losing his right leg in an automobile accident, Guokas turned to broadcasting, and he served as an announcer for the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles from 1953 to 1985.
His son Matt Guokas, Jr. played in the NBA from 1966 and 1976 and later worked as a broadcaster for the NBA on NBC.
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