As a movie it was OK. I have several problems with the movie - primarily the whole South Philly kid makes good. I knew Vince. He was a teacher when I was a student at Interboro High School. I also had a few underage beers at the real Max's (actually called Maxmillian's) Bar. But that is another story. The real town was a middle-class suburb of Philly called Glenolden. Also as some posters have noted, Vince played on a semi-pro team along with someone called "Joe Kleco" (ya ever hear of him?) and later played on the Philadelphia Bell (a WFL team). So, overall the movie was OK. I would have preferred something a little more closer to the truth.
Get the book it is a much more complete story.
Get the book it is a much more complete story.