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  2. 1976 Philadelphia Eagles season - Wikipedia

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    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.

  3. Vince Papale - Wikipedia

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    Vince Papale's post-collegiate football career began with the Aston Green Knights of the semi-pro Seaboard Football League. At that time, Papale was a teacher at Interboro High School and was coaching the junior varsity football team when he successfully tried out for the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League as a wide receiver .

  4. Invincible (2006 film) - Wikipedia

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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.

  5. Barkley's brilliance helps Eagles beat Panthers 22-16 but ...

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    Here's the good news for the Philadelphia: Saquon Barkley rushed for 124 yards to break the Eagles season record, and Jalen Hurts threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in Sunday's 22-16 ...

  6. Eagles–Giants rivalry - Wikipedia

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    The 2006 film Invincible follows Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg) and his rise to playing for the Eagles. He crushes on a coworker, who, being from New York, is a Giants fan, and in his breakout game, the Eagles play the Giants when he recovers a muffed punt for a touchdown. [37]

  7. Son of legendary former Eagles WR Vince Papale selected in ...

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    Vinny #Papale, the son of legendary former #Philadelphia #Eagles WR Vince #Papale was selected in the 17th round of the #USFL draft by #TampaBay #Bandits

  8. Saint Peter's authoring ultimate underdog tale - AOL

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    Mar. 26—PHILADELPHIA — This city loves an underdog. Philly has erected a statue to fictional boxing champion Rocky Balboa and turned flesh-and-bone NFL phenom Vince Papale into a mythic figure.

  9. List of American football films - Wikipedia

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    Touchdown, Army: 1938 Drama A cocky cadet (Robert Cummings) shapes up in time to play in Army-Navy game. Up the River: 1938 Comedy A couple of con men end up involved in a prison football game. Hold That Co-ed: 1938 Comedy Football fortunes change for State thanks to a politician (John Barrymore) and a female kicker. The Gladiator: 1938 Comedy