[2] Vebell competed in the individual (semi-finalist) and team épée events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

After working as an illustrator in Chicago, Vebell enlisted in the United States Army during World War II.

[2] As a professional illustrator and artist, his commissions include work for the United States Postal Service.

He also executed commissions for many periodicals, including a long run as Reader's Digest's most popular illustrator.

[4] In February 2018 he was honored by the Westport Historical Society with an autobiographical exhibit that paid homage to his career and achievements.