Vernon Pahl

Vernon Pahl (born February 19, 1957) is a Canadian former professional football player who 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 CIAU football at the University of Prince Edward Island.

Early life Vernon Pahl was born on February 19, 1957, in Montreal, Quebec. Pahl was inducted into the UPEI Sports Hall of Fame in 2019. 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.

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