November 13, 1998

40-Year-Old Makes Football Team at Fresno City College

As a 40-year-old, divorced father of two, Jeff Young could easily be mistaken for one of Fresno City College's football coaches. But he actually is the team's backup punter, making him one of the oldest players in the history of college football.

Mr. Young had wanted to play college football when he graduated from high school, in the 1970s, but he did not attend college for personal reasons.

Mr. Young, who became a sawmill

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