--- In quizbowl_at_yahoogroups.com, tfmichael1 <no_reply_at_y...> wrote:
> In the mid 1990's, Brigham Young had a player who was getting his
> undergraduate degree after serving 25 years in the military. He was
> at least in his late forties-early fifties, possibly older. Perhaps
> someone from that squad who still reads this list will remember.
> He's certainly the oldest person I've ever seen play as an
> undergraduate. He also seemed to get more enjoyment out of playing
> the Sport than anyone else I've ever seen.
That would be Norm Gillespie. Despite playing alongside him, I
honestly don't remember exactly how old Norm was, although around 50
is about right. He was quite intimidating for some of our younger
recruits, but on the other hand, being able to accept Norm was a good
sign that you'd fit in with the rest of the team. :^)
....Craig [BYU mid-late 90's, Princeton late 80s]