Gene Vazzoler (25 September 1941) was a former Canadian soccer player. He was a four-time national champion with Vancouver Columbus FC (1964, 1969, 1977, 1978). Born in Turin, Italy, but raised in Burnaby, he is an honoured member of the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame.
In the Pacific Coast League, Vazzoler won three championships with Columbus FC (1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71). He was an all-star selection, representing British Columbia or Vancouver, four times in a six-year period from 1964 to 1969.
In April 1983, his jersey number 5 was retired by Vancouver Columbus FC."Vazzoler sees No. 5 hung up" The Province, April 20, 1983, p. D3. He was the first player from the organisation to have his sweater number retired.
In March 2019, he was inducted to the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame.
Honours
Vancouver Columbus FC Pacific Coast League winner (1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71) Canadian Championship (Challenge Trophy) winner (1964, 1969, 1977, 1978)
Individual Canada Soccer Hall of Fame (2019) Soccer Hall of Fame of British Columbia (2019)
References
External links / Canada Soccer Hall of Fame Canada Soccer Hall of Fame Canada Soccer Records & Results Story of the Pacific Coast League