Vernon Vaughn

Vernon Vaughn is a member of the Maryland State Sports Hall of Fame, class of 1977. Vaughn was a seventh round draft pick of the New York Giants in 1958. Vaughn joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1958 and played three seasons for the green and white on both sides of the ball. On offence, Vaughn played end with his best season coming in 1959 when he had 39 catches for 511 yards. On defence, Vaughn played linebacker and recorded three interceptions, also in 1959. After the 1960 season, Vaughn returned to Maryland State and completed his degree in Industrial Arts.

 

Vernon Vaughn passed away from Leukemia in 1961.

Profile of Vernon Vaughn at Maryland State

 

Receiving
Team Year GP Rec Yds Avg Long TD
SASK 1958 10
13 172 13.2 24 0
SASK 1959 16
39 511 12.1 27 0
SASK 1960 13
21 375 17.8 48 1

 

Interceptions
Year Team Int Yds Avg TDInt Long
1958 SASK 0 0 0 0 0
1959 SASK 3 52 17.3 0
1960 SASK 0 0 0 0 0

 

Punt Returns
Year Team PR Yds Avg TD Long
1958 SASK 0 0 0 0 0
1959 SASK 1 0 0 0 0
1960 SASK 0 0 0 0 0
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Vernon Vaughn

Vernon Vaughn