VINCE PAPLE: DID WHAT THIS FOOTBALL PLAYER DO WAS SPECIAL?

VINCE PAPLE: DID WHAT THIS FOOTBALL PLAYER DO WAS SPECIAL?

[+] ballot by aya
created Sat Sep 02, 06
The movie "Invicincible" stars Mark Whalberg, which is based on the true story of Vince Paple. From what I read about him, Vince Paple was a guy down on his luck during the '70's; he was a teacher at a high school in Philedelphia till he got laid off, and scrounged around for more hours at a bar called "Max." (also his wife just left him, saying he'd never make any money & never amount to anything). So when the Philedelphia Eagles came by looking for new recruits, it was a reluctant Paple who eagerly signed on, becoming the oldest NFL rookie (he was 30). He story was considered remarkable (if you believe the movie) because he'd only played one year of high school football.

But wait, Vince Paple also won a track scholorship, and, not only that, he also played two seasons in the World Football League. Now, I'm not saying that the guy hasn't been through a lot (he's beaten cancer and currently works as a motivational speaker), but is it remarkable for someone who has played in the WFL for two seasons, making the NFL all that remarakable, despite the fact that he was 30?

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COMMENTS:
The movie is "based" on a true story. It is NOT a true story.

All "based on" movies take liberties with the facts for "dramatic purposes".

Remember it's a movie, it has to be entertaining so it will make more money than it cost to produce.

Also a movie is limited in length so it has to make compromises in the story line so it isn't so long you get bored.

A book has no time limit and can go hundreds of pages and include alot more info and detail.

Welcome to the real world of "true stories" in movies.

by Grapost on Sun Sep 03, 06 7:18am [+]

Grapost, yeah, I know, but at the same time, is what Vince did in real life all that special?

by aya on Sun Sep 03, 06 4:04pm [+]

Apparently the movie producers thought so.

by Grapost on Mon Sep 04, 06 6:55am [+]

Voted : yes
Making the NFL at *all* is a remarkable feat, considering the tens of thousands of schools across the country that run multiple-level football programs. Personally, I've had about ten of my younger cousins who've made the effort to go through the system, and one has made it pro, one semi-pro.

by Truthseeker013 on Mon Sep 04, 06 2:22pm [+]

Voted : yes
Still amazing the guy never played college ball.

by Guest User from [67.189.228.149] on Fri Jan 05, 07 1:12pm [+]

VINCE CONGRATULATIONS IM A RETIRED PORT AUTHORITY POLICE OFFICER THAT THINKS YOU ARE TOP OF THE LINE THEY DON)T COME ANY BETTER. THANKS PHIL MEHLING &FAMILY.

by Guest User from [74.234.42.222] on Sun Jan 21, 07 8:19am [+]

He's really really good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Guest User from [74.32.242.10] on Thu Jan 25, 07 5:47pm [+]

Movie dramatics or not this guy is remarkable to have accomplished making the NFL. The average 30 year old man Grapost with no college ball much less one year of high school play is avsolutely amzing and what a great example to be a motivational speaker that you can accomplish the most difficult goals. So my hat is off to Mr. Paple you have my respect and admiration. goldiegirl821

by Guest User from [64.12.116.143] on Fri Aug 24, 07 3:00pm [+]