On this edition of Hometown Heroes, we hear the amazing story of Tom Cillo, who finally realized his dream of playing college football this past season at Williamsport's Lycoming College - at 58 years old.
His story made news around the nation - and beyond - and inspired a lot of late bloomers..
January 14th, 2026, 10:19 am
Hometown Heroes
Hometown Heroes - Tom Cillo - "Pennsylvania's 58-year-old College Freshman Football Player"
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Published January 14th, 2026, 10:19 am
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On this edition of Hometown Heroes, we hear the amazing story of Tom Cillo, who finally realized his dream of playing college football this past season at Williamsport's Lycoming College - at 58 years old.
His story made news around the nation - and beyond - and inspired a lot of late bloomers..
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