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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.
Vinny Papale was born on October 17, 1996, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. [1] He went to high school at Bishop Eustace High School , playing football, lacrosse, and track & field. [ 1 ] Due to the high school's small football team, Papale played on offense , defense , and special teams .
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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.
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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.