10 most recognizable names on USFL opening game rosters
9. Vinny Papale, WR, Memphis Showboats
Papale played for the Tampa Bay Bandits last year and went with the rest of the roster to Memphis as a member of the Showboats. Papale had 19 receptions for 244 yards last year with the Bandits. He has also played for the Montreal Alouettes and played for Delaware in college. However, he is probably best known because of his last name and his father, Vince Papale. Vince played in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1970s and was the inspiration behind the movie Invincible in which Mark Wahlberg starred as Vince.
13 days till kick-off with second year wide receiver for the Showboats Vinny Papale JR!! Vinny was great at always seeming to get open and convert a first down when you really needed one. Vinny will look to grow even more with a second year in this Todd Haley offense. 鈥�
— The Captain (we're onto 2025) (@BrandonUFM)