Always Be Cool (ABC) Podcast - Bobby Kerr & Darren Copeland of SummitLendingUSA.com - #114 Vince Papale - Inspiration behind 2006 DISNEY film "Invincible"

#114 Vince Papale - Inspiration behind 2006 DISNEY film "Invincible"

08/03/22 • 74 min

Always Be Cool (ABC) Podcast - Bobby Kerr & Darren Copeland of SummitLendingUSA.com

Born February 9thth, 1946
From Glenolden, Pennsylvania, attended Interboro High School in Prospect Park
Lettered in football, basketball, and track and field
In his only year of varsity football, Papale won All-Delaware County Honorable Mention.
In track, he was a standout pole vaulter, triple jumper, and long jumper.
Papale attended Philadelphia's Saint Joseph's University on a track scholarship (the university did not have a football team)
As a junior, he won a United States Track & Field Federation college pole vault at Madison Square Garden
It was 1976 when this 30 year old, a teacher and coach at his HS Alma mater, part-time bartender and die hard Eagles fan decided to act on a whim and a dare and entered the unprecedented public tryouts for his beloved Eagles
Played 3 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League following 2 seasons with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League.
Continues to hold the record for oldest Rookie in the NFL.
Papale’s amazing story was the inspiration behind the 2006 Disney film Invincible .
Resides in Cherry Hill, NJ with his wife Janet and has two children....Gabriella and Vinny.
Today, he electrifies audiences and is regarded as one of the top motivational speakers in the country. The ultimate underdog continues to thrill audiences with his energy and humor.
So excited to have you’re here with us Vince and welcome to the show.

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Born February 9thth, 1946
From Glenolden, Pennsylvania, attended Interboro High School in Prospect Park
Lettered in football, basketball, and track and field
In his only year of varsity football, Papale won All-Delaware County Honorable Mention.
In track, he was a standout pole vaulter, triple jumper, and long jumper.
Papale attended Philadelphia's Saint Joseph's University on a track scholarship (the university did not have a football team)
As a junior, he won a United States Track & Field Federation college pole vault at Madison Square Garden
It was 1976 when this 30 year old, a teacher and coach at his HS Alma mater, part-time bartender and die hard Eagles fan decided to act on a whim and a dare and entered the unprecedented public tryouts for his beloved Eagles
Played 3 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League following 2 seasons with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League.
Continues to hold the record for oldest Rookie in the NFL.
Papale’s amazing story was the inspiration behind the 2006 Disney film Invincible .
Resides in Cherry Hill, NJ with his wife Janet and has two children....Gabriella and Vinny.
Today, he electrifies audiences and is regarded as one of the top motivational speakers in the country. The ultimate underdog continues to thrill audiences with his energy and humor.
So excited to have you’re here with us Vince and welcome to the show.

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#113 Sean Casey - 3X MLB All-Star & Master of "The Process"

Sean Thomas Casey (born July 2, 1974), nicknamed "The Mayor," is a former Major League Baseball first baseman for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox. Casey was selected to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game three times during his career. He is currently a broadcaster and commentator for the MLB Network.

Born July 2nd, 1974
Nicknamed the “The Mayor”
Attended Upper St. Clair High School[5] near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of Richmond,
In the 1995 season as a junior, Casey hit for a .461 batting average to lead all Division I players
2nd round pick of the Indians in the 1995 MLB Draft.
Former MLB 1st baseman from 1997 to 2008 with the Indians, Reds, Pirates, Tigers and Boston Red Sox.
3-time MLB All Star.
In 12 postseason games (2006, 2008), Casey batted .410 (16-for-39) with three runs, two home runs and 9 RBI.
Career .300 hitter and 1999 Hutch Award Winner.
In 2012 was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Hall of Fame.
Member of both the Richmond University and Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
Currently a broadcaster and commentator for the MLB Network.
Married to wife Mandi.....they have 3 children.....Andrew, Jacob and daughter Carli.
All around Awesome Guy, Sean Casey, welcome to the show.

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#115 - Willie Wilson - 2X MLB All-Star, Gold Glover, 2X Silver Slugger, World Series Champ

Willie James Wilson (born July 9, 1955) is a former professional baseball player. He played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago Cubs. He was an outfielder known for his speed and ability as an effective leadoff hitter. Wilson's career total of 668 stolen bases currently ranks him in 12th place all-time among major leaguers.

Born July 9th, 1955
From Montgomery, Alabama and moved to Summit, New Jersey when he was 7 years old.
Highly regarded athlete in Baseball, Football, and Basketball at Summit High School.
Was drafted in the first round by KC Royals in 1974.
Played 19 Seasons in the Majors for the Royals, A’s, and Cubs.
2× All-Star (1982, 1983)
World Series champion (1985)
Gold Glove Award (1980)
2× Silver Slugger Award (1980, 1982)
AL batting champion (1982)
AL stolen base leader (1979)
Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame
Willie had 668 Stolen Bases in the Majors 12th of All-Time.
Number 4 all time in the American league alone...behind Ricky Henderson, Ty Cobb, and Eddie Collins.
Author of the Book....”Inside the Park - Running the Base Path of Life”
Currently lives in AZ with his better half, Helen. Good Friend of ours.....Willie Wilson welcome to the show.