Man,73, becomes oldest person to play college basketball

At first glance, it seems far more likely that this 73 year old man would be shooting a free throw for the typical audience contest that takes place in many games, in the hopes of winning a prize. However, 73 year old Ken Mink is a player for Roane State varsity basketball team. Shown here shooting a free throw for the teams 93-42 win over rival King College's junior varsity team. 

Mink became the oldest person to play college basketball, and it appears age has no bearing on his performance. A full-time student at the college, the last team he played for was Lees College, 52 years ago. He was expelled and kicked off the team after someone apparently soaped the coach's office. Mink still maintains it wasn't him. 

After re-discovering his passion for the sport, he wrote to colleges in the area to see if a coach would give him a chance to play again. Randy Nesbit of Roane State gave him that chance. Now he practices every day with the team and attends classes. I guess this just proves its never too late to find your calling, or get another shot at a dream. 

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