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Joe Thomas Sr., 55, makes history as oldest player in Division I football
USA TODAY Sports 9:02 a.m. EST November 20, 2016

Joe Thomas Sr, 55, became the oldest Division I football player to take the field when he took a handoff and ran for three yards on Saturday afternoon. Time_Sports
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Joe Thomas Sr. made college football history by appearing as a running back for South Carolina State.

Thomas at the age of 55 is believed to be the oldest player to participate in a Division I football game. The father of Green Bay Packers linebacker Joe Thomas Jr., practiced with the team with his son and then stayed on the past two seasons with the hope of find his way into a game.

His dream was realized in the first quarter on senior day against Savannah State when he carried for three yards.

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