In the summer of 1976, 30-year old Vince Papale is having a tough run of
luck. He's been working as a substitute teacher for two days a week but
has just found out that his job has been eliminated because of budget
cuts. His wife gives up on him saying he'll never amount to anything and
asks for a divorce. He works as a part-time bartender and plays
football with his friends. When the new coach of the Philadelphia
Eagles, Dick Vermeil, announces that he will hold open tryouts for the
team, Vince reluctantly decides to give it a try. Based on a true story.
—garykmcd