Vincent “Vince” Papale is a former professional football player who spent two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) and the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League (WFL). Papale grew raised in a working-class section of Philadelphia.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Vince Papale |
| Date of Birth | February 9, 1946 |
| Birth Day | February 9 |
| Birth Years | 1946 |
| Birth Place | Glenolden, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Birth City | Pennsylvania |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Nationality/Country | United States |
| Race | Being Updated |
| Ethnicity | Ethnicity |
| Sun sign, Horoscope, Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Famous As | Former professional football player |
| Also Known for | Former professional football player |
| Occupation | Former professional football player |
| Brands | N/A |
| Hobbies | N/A |
Vince Papale’s Age, Biography
Vincent Francis Papale was born on February 9, 1946, in Glenolden, Pennsylvania. At Interboro High School, he lettered in football, track & field, and basketball. During his varsity football season, Papale was named All-Delaware County Honorable Mention. As a senior, Vince joined the track and field team and won the pole vault event at the District I large-schools championship before finishing fourth in the state competition.
His pole vault of 12 ft 9 in (3.886 m) placed him among Pennsylvania’s top ten high school vaulters of all time. Papale attended Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, which did not have a football team. During his junior year, he participated in a collegiate development pole vault competition for the United States Track & Field Federation and won with a leap of 14 ft 6 in (4.42 m). Vince earned a Marketing/Management Science degree in 1968.
Vince Papale’s Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, in 2021, how old is Vincent Papale, and what is his height and weight? Vincent Papale is 75 years old as of today, August 2, 2021, having been born on February 9, 1946. Despite being 6′ 2′′ in feet and inches and 188 cm in centimeters tall, he weighs around 194 pounds and 88 kilograms.
Vince Papale’s Profession
After finishing his undergraduate career, Vince Papale joined the Aston Green Knights of the Seaboard Football League. He also coached a junior varsity football team and taught business to middle school students at Interboro High School from 1968 to 1974. In the spring of 1974, Papale abandoned his job as a teacher to try out for the Philadelphia Bell. He was promoted to their main roster and spent the next two seasons with them. During that season, he had nine catches for 121 yards, averaging 13.4 yards per catch. In 1975, he only caught one pass, but it was a 49-yard touchdown. He was named a “special teams” standout in each of his seasons with the Bell.
When his career with Bell ended, Papale went to work at a tavern. He also played “rough touch” football in the bar leagues. During this period, Jim Murray, the general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, asked him to a personal training session supervised by Dick Vermeil. At the age of 30, Papale made his NFL debut with the Eagles, making him the NFL’s oldest rookie without any college-level experience. In 1976, 1977, and 1978, he played 14 games as a wide receiver and 13 games on special teams. During his stint with the club, he recovered two fumbles and had a 15-yard catch.
Vince Papale’s Income And Net Worth
Vince Papale’s net worth is believed to be $1.5 million. He played professional American football. Vince Papale, who was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, excelled in a variety of sports, including football, basketball, and track and field. He is one of the top 10 high school pole vaulters in Pennsylvania history.
Vince Papale’s Husband, Marriage & Relationship
From mid-1977 until 1983, Vince was married to Sandy Bianchini. On August 14, 1993, he married former USA World Gymnastics team member Janet Cantwell, and they have two children, Vincent Jr. (better known as Vinnie) and Gabriella. Vinnie Jr. has played football for the University of Delaware and the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL. Papale was previously married to Sharon, whom he divorced in 1971.
