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In his prime, Mal Osborn was a college athlete who lettered in track and field nine times.
These days, the 92-year-old lives a quiet life in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, but he still keeps a fond reminder of his glory days with him at all times. He’s been wearing his letterman jacket from the University of Maine for close to 70 years now, and it means the world to him.
Mal competed in track and cross country for the University of Maine from 1949-1952. “I ran the mile, half mile, two mile, and relays,” he told WFMY. “It’s an antique, because I’ve had it for 70 years. That coat I still use… and people comment on it didn’t believe I really ran track!”
Social Media Helps This 92-Year-Old Find His Lost Letterman Jacket
When Mal Osborn’s daughter posted a call for help on Facebook, the internet came to the rescue. Courtesy of Beverly Amick
Mal Osborn’s beloved letterman jacket from the 1950s is a staple in his wardrobe. So when the 92-year-old noticed that it was missing, around Halloween of this year, he felt a sense of urgency to locate it.
Osborn wore the jacket everywhere at home, while out in
town, and sometimes when he ate at his favorite restaurant, The Sherwood. He has worn his letterman jacket for every occasion, including as a winter coat from time to time.
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