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Arguably one of the best football movies ever made, Invincible, was based on the biggest hit of Vince Papale’s life.
What an honor it is to have this hit memorialized in Vince’s own writing:
“Imagine as a kid dreaming about playing for the team you bled green for! Then, after suffering as a season ticket holder for 10 years, you get a shot to play for your beloved team. Not only did I make the team, I made a play immortalized by the movie “Invincible”. This picture was taken following a big hit against the Giants… at the end of my first game as an Eagle at the Vet. I forced a turnover that sealed Dick Vermeil’s first win as an NFL head coach. In my elation, I ran to the nearest official and gave him the ball. It’s all about a celebration by the fans in the background. The official, my teammates (Dennis Franks, Richard Osborne, and Tommy Ehlers) and of course me! This picture represents simple joy, sharing it with others, and the innocence of a game that I feel today is sometimes lost.”
Vince Papale
#83 Eagles
1976-1979
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Affectionately known as “Mr. Cowboy”, his name was the first inscribed in the “Ring of Honor” above Texas Stadium.
Bob Lilly was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980 and he was ranked #10 on The Sporting News’ list of the top 100 Greatest Football Players.
This is his memory of a sack that caused a 29 yard loss in the Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl XI victory:
“It was near halftime and we were in a fierce game against Miami during Super Bowl VI. We felt they were going to pass the ball on this down and we called a double stunt between our defensive tackles and ends. With the tackles going first I split the gap between the offensive guard and tackle making a clean escape into the Dolphins back field. Bob Griese saw me and started to run to his right, but defensive end Larry Cole had also made a clean escape on the left side of our defensive line. Griese saw him and tried to drop deeper to gain time to throw the ball away. Larry Cole and I had him corraled and I caught him for a 29 yard sack.”
From Super Bowl VI
January 16, 1972
Tulane Stadium, New Orleans
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A legendary 49er, Kermit Alexander is probably best known for his memorable hit on Gale Sayers that tore his ligaments in his knee and ended his season in 1968. This played a role in Brian Piccolo helping Sayers recover from the injury. The live action footage of this hit was featured in the movie “Brian’s Song”.
You can see the smile on Kermit’s face on this one after he returned a punt return for a touchdown:
“The game was close! It was the 49ers vs the Bears in a 1966 showdown at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. I was setting up about midfield to receive a Chicago punt. We needed a good return to put our offense in good field position. With a good punt I would have a chance for a run back. It turned out to be a perfect line drive punt in my direction, giving me a chance for a run back. I made the first two defenders miss, and when I ran between them I was able to cut to the sideline and then straight into the end zone putting the 49ers into the lead for a win over Chicago.”
The San Francisco 49ers vs The Chicago Bears
1966
Kezar Stadium
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Vince Ferragamo led the Los Angeles Rams to their first Super Bowl in franchise history on January 20, 1980 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena CA. It was what he describes as a “Cinderella Season”:
“For me, playing in Super Bowl XIV was a dream come true. 1979 was a Cinderella Season for us and we were facing off against the Steelers. We had a tremendous season making it to the first ever Super Bowl in Rams history. We played a great game and surprised a lot of people. In this shot, we had just completed a long drive for a touchdown and I was so excited that when I jumped, it felt like someone was lifting me up. We didn’t win the game, but it was still one of the greatest days of my life…”
Vince Anthony Ferragamo
Born April 24, 1954 in Torrance, CA
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Marty really looks mad in this picture and his memory explains why. Lyons was a member of the famed Sack Exchange that featured Mark Gastineau and Joe Klecko. Not all memories are good memories — but this one shows the intensity of the NFL game and season and how losing is not an option:
“It was a typical January day in Cleveland, cold, damp, and a strong breeze coming off the lake. What a game!! We were winning most of the afternoon until the 4th quarter. Mistakes and penalties on our part allowed Cleveland back in the game, tying the game in the 4th quarter. No score in the 1st overtime, and a field goal by Cleveland in the second overtime secured a victory for the Browns. A great comeback for the Browns, a disappointing loss for the Jets. Boy was it a long off-season after that game!!!”
The New York Jets vs The Cleveland Browns
January 3, 1987
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland 23, New York 20
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