55-year-old Joe Thomas Sr. made history when he rushed for 3 yards on a carry in the first quarter of South Carolina State’s game against Savannah State on Saturday.
Thomas, who played in high school, joined the South Carolina State team when his son, who is a linebacker for the Packers, was in the program. But it wasn’t until Saturday that he got a chance to play in a game. He got one carry and rushed for three yards:
Breaking: 55-year-old Joe Thomas Sr becomes oldest DI football player after rushing for 3 yds for @SCStateAthletic. @wachfox pic.twitter.com/eyoSMpZDBK
— Mike Uva (@Mike_Uva) November 19, 2016
Thomas certainly did not have anything special about him when it came to his uniform:
26-0 @SCStateAthletic leading at the break and making history in the process with 55-year-old Joe Thomas SR @wachfox pic.twitter.com/wAVvQUVdP4
— Mike Uva (@Mike_Uva) November 19, 2016
He brought new meaning to Senior Day. You can read more about his story here.
