Philadelphia Eagles player Vince Papale with Mollie Plotkin in a Philadelphia Flyers Jersey

Vince Papale

Vince Papale has one of the most quintessential underdog stories in sports history; becoming the oldest rookie ever to not have played football in college, the Walt Disney film Invincible is based on Vince’s story.

Meet Vince Papale

Vince Papale is a former professional football player, most notable for having made the Philadelphia Eagles at the age of 30 in 1976 as the oldest rookie ever in the history of the NFL to have not played football in college. Mr. Papale would make the team as a wide receiver and played for the Eagles for three years – including being named Special Teams captain by his teammates. Walt Disney Pictures would produce a movie based off of his journey, Invincible, starring Mark Wahlberg, in 2006.

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Biography

Mr. Papale is a wonderful keynote speaker for any engagement considering his unique and inspirational story. His story goes well-beyond just sports, having survived colorectal cancer, he became a spokesman for regular check-ups. His story of resilience has appeared time and time again in a variety of experiences throughout his life. These are all lessons that are applicable to every single person who undergoes the trials and tribulations of life.

Not many people have the opportunity to play in the NFL, even more so to have a movie based off of their life story. From track standout to teaching at a high school to trying out for the hometown NFL team and making it, Papale’s journey was already incredibly unique. Furthermore, Mr. Papale would go on to survive cancer and still find a way to use degree in marketing and management science to take a higher-level role at Sallie Mae in the area of higher-education marketing.  Impelled by his journey, Papale authored many titles such as “Be Invincible!: A Playbook for Reaching Your Full Potential“, and “The Last Laugh: Vision to Victory” to aid others on their path to success. Throughout these hardships, he grew a loving family, his son Vinny following in his footsteps, playing as a wide receiver for the University of Delaware Blue Hens.  

Mr. Papale has experienced several lifetimes in the span of just a few short years. He uses many of the twists and turns in life to not only entertain sports fans but to inspire corporate audiences to live in the moment, as no one has any idea of what tomorrow brings. His lessons can help anyone remain just as ‘invincible’ as he has.

How to Hire Vince Papale

Find out how to hire Vince Papale to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about Vince Papale’s availability and cost. When booking Vince Papale for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. Vince Papale is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, you can click the Check Availability button or contact us and an MPG Vince Papale booking agent will get back to you within 48 hours.

Vince Papale Booking Price

How much to book Vince Papale depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire Vince Papale for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, Vince Papale is available for conferences, festivals, private parties and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.

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Key Audience Takeaways

  • Invincible: The Real Story vs The Reel Story
  • Staying Invincible
  • Beating the Odds: Playing in the NFL and Overcoming Cancer

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