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The Fayetteville Observer
Tom Gore takes a moment to rest and grab a drink of water during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Tom Gore takes a moment to rest and grab a drink of water during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Tom Gore yells out as they finish stretching during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Tom Gore yells out as they finish stretching during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University's Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesnÕt track age.
At 45, Methodist University's Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesnÕt track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Tom Gore on the field during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Tom Gore on the field during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Tom Gore, right, talks with a teammate during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Tom Gore, right, talks with a teammate during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Tom Gore takes a moment in-between plays during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Tom Gore takes a moment in-between plays during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Tom Gore goes through some drills with a teammate during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Tom Gore goes through some drills with a teammate during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Tom Gore tries to get through the offensive line during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Tom Gore tries to get through the offensive line during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Defensive tackle Tom Gore, second from left, at the line during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Defensive tackle Tom Gore, second from left, at the line during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Tom Gore, left, and his teammates react to a play on the field during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Tom Gore, left, and his teammates react to a play on the field during football practice at Methodist University on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. At 45, Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
At 45, Methodist University’s Tom Gore is believed to be the oldest active college football player in the country, though the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - which oversees 893 collegiate football programs nationwide - doesn’t track age.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer