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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).
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.
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.
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.
In the 2006 film Invincible, Glaudini had a brief role as the first wife of Vince Papale, played by Mark Wahlberg, where she is seen berating Papale's career failures and informs him of divorce. [3] She played Kat Damatto on the NBC mini-series Persons Unknown in 2010. [ 4 ]
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Invincible (2006) – biographical sport drama film about Vince Papale who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976 to 1978 with the help of his coach, Dick Vermeil [76] JK (2006) – Brazilian biographical drama miniseries about the life of former president of Brazil Juscelino Kubitschek [ 77 ]
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