Vince Papale

Vince Papale

Vince Papale is a former NFL wide receiver for Philadelphia Eagles.

In 1974, Papale, a bartender and substitute teacher, tried out for and made the World Football League's Philadelphia Bell. Eagles coach Dick Vermeil invited Papale to try out for his team after seeing Papale's performance. Papale made the Eagles at age 30, the oldest rookie in the NFL not to come out of college (minus kickers). From 1976 to 1978, Papale played in 41 of 44 regular season games. He recorded two fumble recoveries and one 15-yard reception. He was forced to retire in 1979 due to a shoulder injury. After football, Papale worked as a TV and radio broadcaster for eight years before becoming a commercial mortgage banker.

Fast Facts

Full Name: Vincent Francis Papale
Born: February 9, 1946
Birthplace: Glenolden, Pennsylvania
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195 lbs.
Position: Wide Receiver
Attended St Joseph's College (now University)
Was a bartender and substitute teacher prior to playing professional football
Oldest rookie in NFL history to play without the benefit of college football (excluding kickers)
Both he and his wife, Janet, inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
Inspiration for the 2006 Walt Disney movie, Invincible
Overcame colorectal cancer

Categories

Sports | Athletes | Football | NFL Players

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Vince Papale Vital Stats

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- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 195
- Rookie Year: 1976

Vince Papale Timeline

February 9, 1946: Born
1965-1968: Attended St. Joseph's College (now University)
1968: Taught business education at Interboro high school for six years
1974: Played for the World Football League's Philadelphia Bell
1976: Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles
1979: Seriously injured his shoulder during the pre-season
1979: Retired from professional football
2001: Diagnosed with colorectal cancer
2006: Invincible, a Walt Disney movie inspired by his life, premiered
2007: Named to the Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary Team

Vince Papale News and Articles

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Official Site of St. Joseph's University: SJU Alum Vince Papale's Story... (2006)
SI.com: "Real fantasy Football: How Vermeil helped script Papale's Hollywood story" (2006)
NBC10.com: Dream is Real for Vince Papale (2006)
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YouTube: Vince Papale, "Invincible" Motivational Speaker (Time 04:07)
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