If you thought that players in their late 20s were ancient for college football, then wait until you learn the inspirational story of Tom Cillo.

And here’s where Tom Cillo’s story gets even more fascinating: The competitive powerlifter graduated from high school way back when in 1984 never attended post-secondary, until now.

But if you need another reminder that age is just a number, let Mr. Cillo provide the latest example.

Per Laura Ulrich of NorthCentralPA.com , Tom Cillo made the Lycoming College Warriors football team, where he’ll play defensive line. Lycoming is a liberal arts college in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Now a retired city worker, Cillo said he had dreams of playing college basketball when he was a youth, but struggles with alcohol derailed those hopes:

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