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A 94-year-old journalist named Bill Stokes stunned the world when he snuck into the 1953 MLB All-Star Game as a 21-year-old Army soldier—grabbing autographs from legends like Satchel Paige, even getting his program signed twice. Decades later, footage of that wild day surfaced in MLB videos and even “Ted Lasso,” sending his kids into a frenzy. But this was just the start: Bill went on to cover major stories for the Chicago Tribune, met presidents and celebrities, won top journalism awards, and never slowed down. Even in retirement, he’s writing novels, running a satirical blog, collaborating with his granddaughter on a play—and found love through his work. With his 95th birthday coming up, Bill’s still blazing forward, proving age is just a number when you’ve lived a life full of adventure, creativity, and relentless curiosity.

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