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Vernon Pahl

Vernon Pahl
No. 54, 74[1]
Date of birth (1957-02-19) February 19, 1957 (age 68)
Place of birthMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Canada universityUPEI
CFL draft1980 / round: 3 / pick: 21
Drafted byWinnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
19801988Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards

Vernon Pahl (born February 19, 1957) is a Canadian former professional football player. Pahl played nine seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Blue Bombers in the third round of the 1980 CFL draft after playing college football at the University of Prince Edward Island.

Early life

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Vernon Pahl was born on February 19, 1957, in Montreal, Quebec.[1] He played college football for the UPEI Panthers of the University of Prince Edward Island.[1] He was originally an offensive guard in college before moving to defense for his senior season.[2] Pahl was inducted into the UPEI Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.[2]

Professional career

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Pahl was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the third round, with the 21st overall pick, of the 1980 CFL draft.[1][3] He played in 146 games for the Blue Bombers from 1980 to 1988, totaling 20 sacks, five interceptions, nine receptions for 93 yards, eight carries for 25 yards, and six kickoff returns for 60 yards.[1] The Blue Bombers won the 72nd Grey Cup in 1984 and the 76th Grey Cup in 1988. Pahl retired on June 13, 1989.[4]

Personal life

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Pahl was a sailor for five years after his CFL career.[2][4] He then graduated from the University of Calgary with a law degree and became a civil litigation lawyer.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Vernon Pahl". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d Malloy, Jason (November 21, 2019). "Vernon Pahl's decision to attend UPEI served him for the rest of his life, both on the football field and in the courtroom". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Draft Tracker". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Bender, Jim (June 14, 1989). "Pahl puts away cleats for good". The Winnipeg Sun. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
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