How did the growth of social media provide new ways for older players to connect with fans?

Sep 23, 2024 ... Aaron Rodgers is the oldest active player in the NFL at age 40. Rogers is a quarterback for the New York Jets and previously played for the Green Bay Packers. Mar 19, 2021 ... At 45, Methodist University's Tom Gore is believed to be the ... George Blanda was the oldest NFL player in league history, playing until he reached 48 years old. Blanda was a dual threat, playing quarterback and kicker at ... Nov 20, 2016 ... 55-year-old becomes oldest D1 college football player ... ORANGEBURG, SC (WACH) - At 55 years old, South Carolina State's Joe Thomas Sr. became ... Sep 7, 2017 ... Stefanou — with an athletic 6-foot-1 frame, sharp jawline and spiked-brown hair — was born on April 15, 1987, making him the second-oldest ... 5 days ago ... Moore is returning to competitive football after being away 42 years, and will become the oldest football player in National Junior College Athletic ... Feb 5, 2025 ... 73-year-old Israeli goalkeeper Isaak Hayik has been confirmed as the oldest active professional footballer by the Guinness World Records. Oct 3, 2022 ... Ray Ruschel plays college football in North Dakota. He's 49, and the oldest current college football player in the country.... and the ... 2024 Junior. Has landed 59.2% (19/32) of his punts inside the 20, which is on pace for an Illinois record; Third-oldest player in college football, ... Mar 17, 2025 ... However, Ezzeldin Bahader from Egypt, currently holds the Guinness World Record for oldest professional football player at the age of 74 years, ...