| Vince Papale
Former Philadelphia Eagle
Motivational Speaker
Inspiration for the moive "Invincible"
Biography
In 1976, Vince Papale was working as a
school teacher and a part-time bartender. Philadelphia Eagles' then -rookie head
coach Dick Vermeil held a press conference and invited some locals, including
Vince, who was a former track star, to a workout. The rest is history. Vince
showed up at the workout and ran a 4.5 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 to become the oldest rookie
in the history of the NFL. He eventually became a team captain and played in the
NFL for four years. He was voted Man of the Year by the Eagles in 1978 for his
many charitable activities. His story was the inspiration for the movie
"INVINCIBLE" and continues to inspire everyone who hears his motivational
speeches.
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.
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The Next Step
Contact Roxanne Black-Weisheit for further information at
(732) 418-1811 ext. 211
or Download The Speaker Request form and E-Mail to:
rblack@friendshealthconnection.org
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