PHILADELPHIA – August 1, 2006
– Former Philadelphia Eagle Vince Papale rang the opening
bell on the floor of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange on Tuesday,
August 8. Remarks began promptly at 9:20 a.m., 10 minutes before
trading began.
Vincent Francis Papale grew up in West Philadelphia.
He holds the record as the oldest rookie non-kicker to play
in the NFL. He played four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles
and is the author of the book “INVINCIBLE”, to be
released on August 8, as well as the inspiration for the
upcoming movie “INVINCIBLE” starring Mark Wahlberg
that will be released by Walt Disney Pictures on August 25.
Papale played just one year of high school football and had
no college football experience. He graduated from Saint Joseph’s
University which did not have a football team. At age 30, while
bartending and substitute teaching, Papale joined the former
World Football League team, the Philadelphia Bell, as a wide
receiver. His performance with them later helped him earn an
invitation of a lifetime. Former general manager Jim Murray
informed him that Coach Dick Vermeil and the Philadelphia Eagles
were having a private workout and invited him to attend. The
rest is history.
The media is invited for photos and interviews.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange was founded in
1790. The PHLX trades 2,231 stocks, 1,943 equity options, 19
sectors index options and currency options and futures. For
more information about the PHLX and its products, visit www.phlx.com.
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