89 Year Old WWII Veteran Scores Touchdown at KU

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Good news for a change of pace.

An 89-year-old WWII veteran ran for a touchdown Saturday during a Kansas University alumni flag football game that brought back memories of his heyday at the school during the 1946-1948 seasons.
Bryan Sperry, whose career highlight includes a clutch catch during the 1948 Orange Bowl, managed to evade tackles during the last play of the game at the school’s Memorial Stadium, after his number -- 28 -- was called for the last play,


http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2015/...e-at-kansas-university/?cmpid=cmty_twitter_fn
 
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A good run by a 90 year old vet! That puts him at 17- 18 years old at the Battle of the Bulge. :eek:
 
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I wonder if he has any eligibility left. They could use him this year.
 
I've watched that video several times because I can't stop smiling when I see it. :)

This Red Raider salutes the Jayhawks!
 
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