Inspired by a true story, its never too late to fight for your dreams. Nfl alum, motivational speaker, inspiration for the movie invincible and author of invincible. Learn about invincible vince papale true story from the invincible mark wahlberg movie. This is the true story of vince papale, who became a member of the philadelphia eagles football team as a 30yearold in an open tryout. It is based on the true 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. Based on the story of vince papale, a 30yearold bartender from south philadelphia who overcame long odds to play for the nfls philadelphia eagles in 1976. See real vince papale photos, interviews, and more.
In the 2006 movie invincible, vince papale is a random bartender in philadelphia who attends an open tryout with the philadelphia eagles and in classic hollywood fashion. Vincent papale born february 9, 1946 in chester, pennsylvania is a former professional american football player. A movie about vince papale called invincible was released august 25th, 2006. In addition, papales legend was cited as a factor in the eagles signing of construction foremantight end jeff thomason for 2005s super bowl xxxix. I gave this film a 10 rating which is highly unusual for me. Invincible chronicles the unlikely rise of vince papale, from playing sandlot football with his buddies, to becoming an nfl rookie at 30, when he earned a spot with the philadelphia eagles. Jan 28, 2008 final scenes from invincible movie about vince papale, who became nfl player at the age of 30. Invincible 2006 based on the true underdog story of vince papale, a 30yearold bartender and philadelphia eagles fan who earned a spot on the team after new head coach dick vermeil calls an unprecedented open tryout. Top 5 genius movie character moments portraying real people.
The four minute piece about vince captured the attention of hollywood, and soon a film was in the works. Papale was the inspiration for the 2006 movie invincible. We rented and watched an entertaining movie this weekend, invincible. Decades after vince papale went from parttime bartender and substitute teacher to eagles receiver, his son vinny got rookie. I heard that vince papales wife is an athlete too, is this true. Vince papale was a school teacher who never played a down of college football. 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. None of this matters because he possessed an invincible spirit.
Looking to win again, eagles ownership hired the young and energetic. Mark wahlberg, vince papale bond from disneys invincible. It features mark wahlberg as papale, greg kinnear as former eagles coach dick vermeil, and elizabeth banks as janet. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover vinces. In 2006, vince papale shot to international stardom as the subject of the disney hit movie invincible, which told the story of his rise from teacher and bartender to 30year old philadelphia eagles rookie and eventual special teams captain. Papale was the inspiration for the film invincible, now in theaters. It was 1976 and the philadelphia eagles were a losing franchise. Walt disney pictures warmlyreceived drama invincible. Inspired by the true story of vince papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. He played three seasons with the philadelphia eagles of the national football league following two seasons with the philadelphia bell of the world football league.
Invincible vince papale true story invincible mark. Invincible is the inspiring true story of vince papale, an ordinary guy who, against extraordinary odds, gets a. Invincible is a 2006 american sports drama film directed by ericson core. When vince papale and his family get together with actor mark wahlberg, the invincible connection they first shared 15 years ago is as strong as ever. Mark wahlberg and vince papale look back on the movie invincible. Invincible 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Watch invincible full movie in hd visit movie 11652 inspired by the true story of vince papale, a man with nothing to lose who ig. Vince papales postcollegiate football career began with the aston green knights of the semipro seaboard football league. Mark wahlberg portrays papale and greg kinnear plays papales coach, dick vermeil.
My journey from fan to team captain and you can be invincible in tough times. Invincible philadelphia eagles vince papale by bob shifko april 25, 2016 vince papale mark wahlberg is a philadelphia bornandraised guy who, like. Aug 21, 2006 that unlikely tale has inspired invincible, starring mark wahlberg as papale and greg kinnear as eagles head coach dick vermeil. Final scenes from invincible movie about vince papale, who became nfl player at the age of 30.
In 1976, papale made the improbable leap from bartender to professional football player, becoming the oldest rookie in nfl history at age 30 when he joined the philadelphia eagles through an open tryout. First off the movie invincible is not a documentary and secondly his love interest in the movie, his wife of 22 years, janet, never was and never will be a giants fan. Sadly, papale s career was ended in 1979 by a shoulder injury. Exactly thirty years later, papales underdog story became a movie. That unlikely tale has inspired invincible, starring mark wahlberg as papale and greg kinnear as eagles head coach dick vermeil. First off the movie invincible is not a documentary and secondly his love interest in the movie, his wife of 22 years, janet, never was and never will be a giants. Thirty years old, he teaches part time, is a bartender part time and plays sandlot football, a very rough and tumble game, with his friends. The unembellished story of vince papale bleacher report. Papale was and still is the oldest rookie in the history of the nfl to play without the benefit of. The year is 1976 in invincible, and things look grim for vince papale mark wahlberg. Vince papale generally travels from nj, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Vince papale was just one of the guys until his favorite nfl team held an open tryout. The movie invincible portrays papale meeting his wife janet during open tryouts for the philadelphia eagles in 1976.
Based on the story of vince papale, a 30yearold bartender from south philadelphia. Vince papale speakers bureau and booking agent info. Invincible 2006 full movie download full hd youtube. It is a second dream, papale, now a youthful 60, says. During the 1970s, the philadelphia eagles endure a string of losing seasons. He has nothing to lose, so he joins dozens of other.
It is based on the true story of vince papale mark wahlberg, who played for the. Vince is an ardent philadelphia eagle fan, but theyve had a losing streak for 11 straight seasons. Ap vinny papale knows his fathers story and has watched the mark wahlberg movie invincible about 30 times. Inspiration for the movie invincible, oldest rookie in nfl history, keynote speaker. The future philadelphia eagle, vince papale, catches a pass in this photo, published in the 1964 interboro high school. The movie invincible, made about his life, helped to give him the exposure he needed to gain success in his chosen career field.
Invincible vince papale true story invincible mark wahlberg movie. Vince papale inspiration for disney movie invincible and nfl. Son of player depicted in invincible movie trying to. Vince papale is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. After his wife dumps him and he loses his teaching job, the 30yearold philly resident learns that the new coach of the philadelphia eagles, dick vermeil greg kinnear, is having open tryouts for the citys pro football team. It is based on the true story ofvince papale, who played for the philadelphia eagles from 19761978. Papales dad, vince, was the inspiration for the 2006 disney movie invincible, starring mark wahlberg, which tells his improbable story. Papales story was the inspiration behind the 2006 film invincible. He had children late in life, requiring him to continue to seek future financial opportunities as they grow and head off to college. See more ideas about philadelphia eagles, philadelphia eagles fans and nfl philadelphia eagles.
Uds vinny papale is a long shot to make an nfl roster. Jul 31, 2014 invincible 2006movie vince papale sprint open tryout scene hq. Papale, who earned the nickname rocky after the sylvester stallone character while playing with the eagles, is the subject of the disney movie invincible, with mark wahlberg portraying him. The movie was released in the united states on august 25, 2006. Invincible shows papale making the team at an open tryout and eventually returning a fumble for a touchdown to earn the eagles their second win of the season. Aug 25, 2006 invincible shows papale making the team at an open tryout and eventually returning a fumble for a touchdown to earn the eagles their second win of the season. With mark wahlberg, greg kinnear, elizabeth banks, kevin conway. I knew almost everyone and everyplace mentioned in the book. Papale was voted special teams captain by his teammates, and was the eagles man of the year in 1978 for his charitable contributions. Former philadelphia eagle discusses what it was like having a film made about his life. Based on the true underdog story of vince papale, a 30yearold bartender and philadelphia eagles fan who earned a spot on the team after new head coach dick vermeil calls an unprecedented open tryout.
Invincible philadelphia eagles vince papale by bob shifko april 25, 2016 vince papale mark wahlberg is a philadelphia bornandraised guy who, like the city itself in the mid 1970s, is struggling. The key here is that disney and the producers captured the journey, and if anything, vince s quest to make the team of his dreams was much more difficult than depicted in the movie. In reality, vince papale didnt meet his wife janet until years later, after his playing days. The film was released in the united states on august 25, 2006. He later found success as a followyourdreams motivational speaker based on his nfl experience. Vince wrote a book, also titled invincible, about the true story that inspired the disney motion picture. Vince papale is the man the movie recently released on dvd is based off of, a man who never thought a former underwear modelrapperdirk diggler would portray his life story. The real janet cantwellpapale is nowhere near the hollywood version of janet cantwell, played by elizabeth banks, in the disney movie invincible. Among other things, vinces perseverance, humility and loyalty to his roots are indeed stirri. From the studio that brought you the rookie and remember the titans comes invincible, inspired by the true story of vince papale. It was part of a special to commemorate the 26th anniversary of rocky 1976.
View vince papales profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Former philadelphia eagles player and inspiration of the movie invincible. Invincible fits perfectly in the long lineup of disneys inspirational stories that are just as much about lessons of the heart as sheer entertainment. Invincible vince papale true story behind the mark wahlberg movie. Invincible 2006movie vince papale sprint open tryout. We lived about three blocks apart and went to the same schools. Invincible is a 2006 sports film directed by ericson core set in 1976. No matter how many times hes knocked downboth on the field and offthe underdog musters the strength to get back on. The key here is that disney and the producers captured the journey, and if anything, vinces quest to make the team of his dreams was much more difficult than depicted in. His story was retold in the 2006 movie invincible, with mark wahlberg as papale.
Philadelphia eagles new coach dick vermeil calls an unprecedented open tryout, and the 30yearold bartender. Vince papale spent three seasons with the eagles 197678 as a special teams player and wide receiver. Vince papale, an ordinary guy who, against extraordinary odds, gets a oneinagazillion shot at living every sports fans wildest fantasy. Invincible 2006movie vince papale sprint open tryout scene hq. He was a substitute teacher and parttime bartender. Its an inspirational, feel good movie portraying how an inexperienced 30year old athlete overcame significant odds to make the 1976 philly nfl franchise. Invincible 2006 2006 based on the true underdog story of vince papale, a philadelphia eagles fan who answered an open tryout and emerged with a spot on the team.