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

08/03/22 • 74 min

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.

08/03/22 • 74 min

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