Vince Papale: The Astonishing Journey of the Philadelphia Eagles' Undrafted Superstar

Vince Papale's story of beating the odds late in life to make the Philadelphia Eagles inspired the 2006 film "Invincible." Here's what happened to him. Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg) is a Philadelphia born-and-raised guy who, like the city itself in the mid 1970’s, is struggling. The multitude of union strikes and factory closings. Over 40 years since an unknown kid from Glenolden, Pa., who never played college football suddenly found himself playing special teams for his beloved Philadelphia. Mark Wahlberg goes from football fan to football star in Invincible - the true story of Vincent Papale of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 1974, while bartending at Monkster's Club in Prospect Park and substitute teaching at Interboro High School, he successfully tried out for the Philadelphia Bell of the.

Vince Papale’s Cinderella rise form a Philadelphia Eagles season ticket holder, to a Philadelphia Eagles football player and team captain is the stuff of dreams. And, it’s a true. Over 40 years since an unknown kid from Glenolden, Pa., who never played college football suddenly found himself playing special teams for his beloved Philadelphia. In 1974, while bartending at Monkster's Club in Prospect Park and substitute teaching at Interboro High School, he successfully tried out for the Philadelphia Bell of the. Looking out at the Eagles' practice field from the cafeteria of the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia, Vince Papale is taken back to his days at Training Camp. He. Vince Papale's story of beating the odds late in life to make the Philadelphia Eagles inspired the 2006 film "Invincible." Here's what happened to him. Invincible is based on the true story of Vince Papale played by Mark Wahlberg. When 30-year-old bartender Papale, who had never even played college ball, gets fired from. Mark Wahlberg goes from football fan to football star in Invincible - the true story of Vincent Papale of the Philadelphia Eagles. Yes, there is a book called “Invincible: My Journey from Fan to NFL Team Captain” by Vince Papale and Chad Millman. The book tells the true story of Vince Papale, a 30-year.

The 2006 movie Invincible, which focuses on the incredible story of Glenolden native Vince Papale and his journey to playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, has been revisited. VINCE Papale is the real-life version of Rocky. Mirroring the Sylvester Stallone boxing movie, the working-class Italian-American from Philadelphia became an icon after. Mark Wahlberg goes from football fan to football star in Invincible - the true story of Vincent Papale of the Philadelphia Eagles.