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

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. 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. Mark Wahlberg goes from football fan to football star in Invincible - the true story of Vincent Papale of the Philadelphia Eagles. 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. 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.

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. Mark Wahlberg goes from football fan to football star in Invincible - the true story of Vincent Papale of the Philadelphia Eagles. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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.