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VINCE PAPALE
INSPIRATIONAL HERO
Vince Papale’s Cinderella rise from Philadelphia Eagles thirty-year-old season ticket holder in one breath, to Philadelphia Eagles football player and team captain in another, is the stuff that dreams are made of. And it’s a true story! After attending a tryout, Papale became the oldest rookie in the history of the NFL at the age of 30. To top it off, Vince’s story will be the subject of a major motion picture from Disney entitled “Invincible,” starring Mark Wahlberg & Greg Kinnear scheduled for release in September 2006. In 1976 Philadelphia Eagles’ rookie head coach Dick Vermeil held a press conference and invited locals, including Vince, who was a former track star and then current Eagles’ season ticket holder, to a workout. The rest is history. Vince showed up at the workout and ran a 4.5 second 40-yard dash, a world class time! Coach Vermeil offered Vince a contract on the spot, but this 30 year old walk-on still had to make the team. Vince overcame tremendous odds and eventually became a team captain and played in the NFL for 4 years. His “never say die” attitude became the inspiration for turning the Eagles into a Super Bowl team. Vince’s inspirational journey from humble working class beginnings and troubled home life to successful professional athlete and businessman is a story that audiences of all demographics will relate to. The upcoming Disney film about Vince starring box office king Mark Wahlberg will bring visibility to this speaker for years to come. Book Vince to inspire your customers to pursue their dreams and goals, too!
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