Breaking: 55-year-old Joe Thomas Sr becomes oldest DI football player after rushing for 3 yds for @SCStateAthletic. @wachfox pic.twitter.com/eyoSMpZDBK
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— Mike Uva (@Mike_Uva) November 19, 2016
Green Bay Packers linebacker Joe Thomas Jr. got to experience a weird reality on Saturday, as Thomas got the opportunity to see his father take the football field for South Carolina State.
Thomas Sr., 55, had walked-on at South Carolina State in hopes of becoming the oldest player in college football. On Saturday, the 55-year old got his wish, as he got one carry for three yards as a running back against Savannah State.
Joe Thomas Sr., 55, sees action at RB for S.C. State vs. Savannah St. (Bulldogs up 6-0 1Q) 3-yard gain! @postandcourier
— @sapakoff (@Sapakoff) November 19, 2016
No way to tell if Joe Thomas Sr., at 55, is the oldest CFB player ever. But 3.0 YPG has to be a record for 50-plus guys on Senior Day
— @sapakoff (@Sapakoff) November 19, 2016
Age is just a number. 55-year-old Joe Thomas Sr. being carried by his @SCStateAthletic teammates. @wachfox pic.twitter.com/DvM2uTolGT
— Mike Uva (@Mike_Uva) November 19, 2016
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Thomas had been on the scout team for South Carolina State for the past four seasons before finally being cleared by the NCAA a couple of weeks ago. At least for now, it looks like Thomas Sr. already has some support from the fans.
Joe Thomas Sr>>> Trent Richardson https://t.co/kZbrVjaqJ0
— A Tribe Called SideQuest (@peagle05) November 19, 2016
