Vince Papale

In 1976, Vince Papale's life changed. Philadelphia Eagles' first year head coach Dick Vermeil invited some locals to an open tryout for the team. Some thought it was nothing more than a publicity stunt. At the time, Vince was a school teacher and part-time bartender, as well as an Eagles season ticket holder, and was encouraged by some family and friends to try out.

Vince, who did not play college football but was a track star, 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. . . .
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