Vernon Scannell
| Vernon Scannell | |
|---|---|
| Vernon Scannell | |
| Born | John Vernon Bain 23 January 1922 Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England | 
| Died | 16 November 2007 (aged 85) West Yorkshire, England | 
| Occupation | Writer | 
| Language | English | 
| Nationality | British | 
| Education | University of Leeds | 
| Subject | Poetry, English | 
| Spouse | Jo Higson (Painter) | 
| Partner | none | 
| Children | 6 | 
Vernon Scannell (23 January 1922 – 16 November 2007) was a British poet and author. He was at one time a professional boxer, and wrote novels about the sport of boxing. He was a famous poet of English.