A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

Jeffrey Peikin, Frederick, MD — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:49:42 GMT

Who says there are no "good-news" stories these days? And Roane would be an interesting choice for Senior Ambassador to Athletics in the U.S., a position I just created for him...or...Obama could scrimmage him one on one if he gets a chance....

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

Dave, Sunny, SWFL — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:54:49 GMT

Wonderful news, Doc. News like this may be few and far in between, but it beats the same ol' stuff we keep hearing and watching these days. Kudos to Mr. Mink for staying young at heart.

His wife was hoping for a better surprise when she asked "Still got what?"

Damn. He may have greatly diminished shooting abilities in the bedroom, but on the courts he's on fire.

Go, Mink Go!

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

Rick Martin, NYC, NY — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:15:11 GMT

I thought I was impressive playing league ball in NYC (I just turned 60 in August) and all of the players are 35 years younger on average, but this guy has me beat by a mile. Rick Martin, NYC

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

Nat K. — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:28:49 GMT

I love this guy - great American story.

Nat K.

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

Caleb Miler Clinton,TN — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:17:44 GMT

This is great. I actually go to Roane State and i've hung out with this guy (we're in the same US History class). He's really a nice guy can't wait to be in the student section cheering for him. Also a note to MSNBC he lives in Farragut,TN I'm not even sure there is a Farragut,KY if there was it'd be more than a 30 minute drive.

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

Jose Alicea, Ronkonkoma, NY — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:33:44 GMT

AWESOME!

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

William J. Steed, III, Mobile, AL — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:00:23 GMT

What a great story. I just hope that he doesn't get hurt.

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

A. Nonymous Denver CO — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:13:45 GMT

Thanks, I needed a feel good story like this today.

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

Daniel Clak, Edmond, Oklahoma — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:18:25 GMT

Well done sir! I love it when people have a dream and are willing to work to achieve it!!!

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

BR — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:43:09 GMT

Hell, at 73 I pray I can LIFT a basketball say nothing about setting and taking picks!

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

Bruce in Roanoke, Va. — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:28:45 GMT

Great. This gentleman gives hopes to those of us who are still playing some at 60. No hope for college but to just be still playing at 73 would be fantastic.

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

Diane St. Louis, MO — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:20:08 GMT

This is awesome. I applaud anyone who continues to live their life to the fullest. I agree with the other comments that he is one in a million. I wonder if his wife still sees him as he was in his youth.

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

walter sikora, Durham, NC — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:26:50 GMT

I am 65 and I have dreamed of walking on as point guard for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
I can hear the announcers now "Well they say Sikora's lost a step or two. . ." ---"Uh, Larry I'd say it's more like a mile or two!"

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

CK DROPOUT, Baltimore, Md. — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:44:49 GMT

Ken has already done a great job. That's what sports is pretty much about; it's about inspiring others.

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

Dave, Roseville CA — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:18:41 GMT

Kudo's to Ken. I'm a 65 year playing in an over 50 hard ball baseball league.(NABA) I'll Play 'til they shovel dirt on my face. Keep it up Ken

A 73-year-old college hoops player? Believe it

J Cornwell, Utah — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:46:54 GMT

Last year at the College of Eastern Utah a mother of (I think) 7 children and about 40+ played for the colleges womoen's team.