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Invincible is a 2006 American biographical sports drama film directed by Ericson Core.It is based on the nonfictional story of Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg), who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976 to 1978 with the help of his coach, Dick Vermeil (Greg Kinnear).
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).
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
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.
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.
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Wahlberg starred in the American football drama Invincible (2006), based on the true story of bartender Vince Papale. He was also the executive producer of the HBO series Entourage (2004–2011), which was loosely based on his experiences in Hollywood.