In 1982, Pisarkiewicz was picked up by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[8] However, his opportunities there proved limited and he soon moved back to the US.
USFL
Pisarkiewicz spent 1983 with the Philadelphia Stars but again found playing time limited.[9] He was given two years probation in the same year after pleading guilty to an incident of indecent exposure in Clayton, Missouri.[10]
In 1986, Pisarkiewicz moved to the United Kingdom and played for the Cardiff Tigers in the Welsh capital. The then-33 year old served as the starting quarterback and a coach. In 1987, the Tigers finished 7–5, while in 1988, Pisarkiewicz threw 44 passing touchdowns.[12]
Birmingham Bulls
In 1989, following the dissolution of the Cardiff Tigers, Pisarkiewicz joined the Birmingham Bulls. Due to the absence of starting quarterback Russ Jensen. Pisarkiewicz salary was the highest in British American football.[13] Pisarkiewicz played in one game for the Bulls, against the Dublin Celts before resigning due to internal strife.[14]
Dublin Celts
Pisarkiewicz joined the Dublin Celts as their head coach and general manager.[15] He coached the Celts to the playoffs, before swiftly departing for the United States where he presented the Celts with an ultimatum.[16]
Barcelona Boxers
In 1990, after leaving the Celts, Pisarkiewicz became quarterback for the Barcelona Boxers in Spain.[17]
