Vince Papale

Inspiration for Disney's "Invincible". Wide Receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles 1976-1979; Oldest Rookie in the History of the NFL

In 1976, Vince Papale’s life changed. Philadelphia Eagles' first year head coach Dick Vermeil invited some locals to an open tryout for the team. Some thought it was nothing more than a publicity stunt. At the time, Vince was a school teacher and part-time bartender, as well as an Eagles season ticketholder, and was encouraged by some ... Read more