Paul B. Lahaderne was born on December 5th, 1947 in San Francisco to Bernard Lahaderne and Mary Traynor. He, his sister, Denise, and his brother, Bob, grew up in a loving multi-generational home on Ashbury Street in the City. He attended St. Agnes School and Saint Ignatius High School, and played football under Coach Vince Tringali. He graduated from University of San Francisco; while attending school, he worked nights and summers to finance his education. He then went on to Hastings College of the Law and finished in 1972.
Before beginning his legal career, he served in the United States Army; first, at Fort Benning, followed by the reserves. Lahaderne retired from the Army as a Captain. After starting his career at CalTrans, Paul would move to Sedgwick, Detert, Moran and Arnold. For twenty years, Paul was a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
He was also active in the community and many knew him from his involvement in youth sports. He coached the Bruisers soccer team, served as President of Piedmont Baseball and Softball Foundation, and assisted the Piedmont High School Baseball team (SFChronicle).
Two booming field goals of 45 and 46 yards by Claremont's Greg Fox whipped the Dons. USF's defense was brilliant in defeat. Tackle George Olson and defensive end Paul Lahaderne stood out. The Dons outdowned and outgained Claremont but couldn't mount a sustained drive and that's what killed them. The Dons finally broke into the win column and broke into it big (TheFoghorn).
