FORMER PHILADELPHIA EAGLE VINCE PAPALE RANG THE OPENING BELL AT THE PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 "Papale is the inspiration behind the book due out on August 8 and the upcoming movie about his life called "Invincible" starring Mark Wahlberg". For more information, contact Barbara Sorid at 215-496-5200 or by e-mail 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. .