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58-Year-Old Tom Cillo Makes Football Comeback at College

9/28/2025

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Tom Cillo, 58, begins as a freshman at Lycoming College in Pennsylvania, pursuing football again after decades away.
A former equipment manager and world-record powerlifter (580 pounds in his age group), he signed an NIL deal with Aspercreme as the oldest college football player.
Coach Mike Clark says Cillo is strong but must develop football skills.

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Story summary

Tom Cillo, 58, begins as a freshman at Lycoming College in Pennsylvania, pursuing football again after decades away.
A former equipment manager and world-record powerlifter (580 pounds in his age group), he signed an NIL deal with Aspercreme as the oldest college football player.
Coach Mike Clark says Cillo is strong but must develop football skills.