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.

• Mahalo's Guide to the Philadelphia Eagles
• NFL.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 195
  • Rookie Year: 1976

• 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

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