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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 .
Some of the more notable Seaboard Football league alumni include Vince Papale, who went on to the WFL's Philadelphia Bell and later the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles; Joe Klecko, who "was never paid a penny" for his time and used the opportunity to earn a college scholarship and propel himself into a professional career; [2] wide receiver Jack ...
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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.
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
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.