For his son, also a wide receiver, see Vinny Papale.
American football player
Vince Papale
Papale in January 2009
No. 83
Position:
Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:
(1946-02-09) February 9, 1946 (age 78) Glenolden, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:
205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:
Interboro (Prospect Park, Pennsylvania)
College:
Saint Joseph's (PA)
Undrafted:
1969
Career history
Philadelphia Bell (1974–1975)
Philadelphia Eagles (1976–1978)
Career highlights and awards
Philadelphia Eagles 75th anniversary team
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
1
Receiving yards:
15
Fumble recoveries:
2
Tackles:
20
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
Vincent Francis Papale (born February 9, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver. He played three seasons[1] with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, primarily on special teams, following two seasons with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League (WFL). Papale's story was the inspiration behind the 2006 film Invincible.
^Quackenbush, Eric. "The Unembellished Story of Vince Papale". Bleacher Report. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
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