He's 58 and Trying to Break Into College Football
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A 58-year-old man is trying to break into college football, challenging age norms and inspiring others with his determination, with the community responding positively to his story.
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domofutuAuthor
3 months ago
Also, this: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45597478
rurban
3 months ago
Good. Normally those guys show up in a table tennis club when football, soccer, surfing, whatever ... is not doable anymore. I get old guys every new month in my club. Playing competitively in a league.
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