TUCSON — At Freedom Park, the crack of bats and pop of gloves fills the air almost every morning as the Tucson Senior Softball League takes the field.

These athletes, ranging from 50 to over 80 years old, are proving that age is just a number, and the only thing slowing down is the pitch speed.

With over 500 seniors in the league, it has become an epicenter of community where decades-long friendships and friendly rivalries flourish. Every game is packed with laughter, competition and heart as players run, pitch and smile through every inning.

"All walks of life, women, men, doctors, lawyers, you name it. Everybody's playing senior ball," said Vince Robinett, President of Tucson Senior Softball.

The diverse group comes together with one common bond: their love for the game and the camar

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