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South Carolina State debuts 55-year-old running back
ORANGEBURG -- Adrian Kollock Jr. passed for a TD and ran for another, Bishop Ford ran for two more scores and South Carolina State (4-6, 4-3 MEAC) debuted a 55-year-old running back on senior day in a 32-0 victory over Savannah State on Saturday.
With 4:34 remaining in the opening quarter, Joe Thomas Sr. took a handoff and gained three yards. He is believed to be the oldest player to ever appear in a Division I college football game. Thomas enrolled at SC State at age 51 with his son, Joe Thomas Jr. – now a Green Bay Packer – and practiced as a scout player.
Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/sports/college/article116026998.html
