Our guest this episode was a high school teacher, coaching the junior varsity football team when he successfully tried out for the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League as a wide receiver.  His performance with the Bell earned him a meeting in 1976 with coach Dick Vermeil of the Philadelphia Eagles.  Against all odds, he eventually made the team, thereby becoming, at age 30, the oldest rookie in the history of the NFL to play without having played in college. He played three seasons with the Eagles.  And his story was the inspiration behind the 2006 film Invincible.  Welcome Vince Papale.

About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger

Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!"

About Joe Garner

When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here.

He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

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