University of the Pacific

Vern Kellerman made an indelible mark on the Pacific football program in two short years in 1970 and 1971. Kellerman joined the Pacific football team in 1970 following an all-conference career at the College of Marin. He was forced out of the 1970 season due to a knee injury, but returned in 1971 to have one of the greatest single-season performances of any defensive lineman in Tiger football history.

Kellerman was honored by the team for his fine play in 1971 with the Harry E. Kane award as the outstanding defensive player, the President's award for excellent performance and the Sid Robinson Memorial award as the most loyal player. In addition, Kellerman was honored with selections to the All-Pacific Coast Athletic Association First Team, the Associated Press All-West Coast Team and the AP All-America Honorable Mention Team.

Following his playing career, Kellerman briefly served as a member of Pacific's coaching staff before entering the public school system as a social science teacher and football coach at Gilroy High School.