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Papale was a standout special teams star for the Bell, who played at Philadelphia's JFK Stadium. [2] Mark Wahlberg was shorter (5'8") than Vince Papale, who stood at 6'2" while playing for the Eagles. Mark Wahlberg was closer to Vince Papale's high-school height of 5'7". [3] Vince Papale's first wife did leave him, leaving a similar note.
Vincent Francis Papale (born February 9, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver.He played three seasons [1] with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, primarily on special teams, following two seasons with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League (WFL).
In 1976, the gung-ho new coach of football's hapless Philadelphia Eagles, Dick Vermeil, held open tryouts. Papale's fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Giants did actually happen, however, it was called back due to a penalty. As is typical with movies based on a true story however, several other events depicted in the movie, never happened.
Wahlberg plays real-life South Philly hero Vince Papale, a 30-year-old walk-on underdog whose stick-to-it-iveness and never-say-die attitude earned him a spot on the Eagles starting lineup.
Inspired by real life, what actor plays Vince Papale, a teacher who becomes a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles in the movie "Invincible"? Answer: Mark Wahlberg.
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True story of bartender Vince Papale (played by Mark Wahlberg), who gets offered contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. We Are Marshall: 2006 Drama True story about Marshall's football team 1970 plane crash starring Matthew McConaughey as Jack Lengyel. Facing the Giants: 2006 Drama Christian-themed story of a high school coach. Gridiron Gang: 2006
Vermeil's time with the Eagles is featured in the 2006 movie Invincible [14] in which the movie depicts open tryouts and how 30-year Philadelphia native Vince Papale made the team. In actuality, Vermeil had seen tape of Papale playing semi-pro ball in Philadelphia and invited him to a workout and a subsequent tryout.