Don Pellmann turns M100, may try for more records this summer

Don (in red) with family and fans at Levi Stadium.

Don (in red) with family and fans at Levi Stadium.

Ten years ago, Don Pellmann of the S.F. Bay Area was rewriting the M90 record books. When I asked him about his future, he replied: “I see the really old guys (90s and over) that still try (and) do so miserably, that almost any effort can win. I feel it is time to ‘Hang them up’!” Well, guess what? Don turned 100 last week, and he’s still looking for records to conquer. He might compete this fall at the San Diego Senior Olympics or the Huntsman World Masters Games in Utah. On Wednesday, his big day, family members took him to a Giants game and he also got a tour of Levi’s Stadium, the new NFL home of the Niners. Don is still listed WR man in seven jumps and throws. It’d be great to see him add to his legend!

Giants mascot gave Don and his son Ned a ride at Aug. 12 game (S.F. lost to Astros 2-0.)

The S.F. Giants mascot gave Don and his son Ned a ride at Aug. 12 game.

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August 17, 2015

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  1. Bill Harvey - August 17, 2015

    For those of us that have seen Don Pellmann compete and aspire to compete past 100, it would be a shame not to have a Don Pellmann record to shoot for. He will be the gold standard for 100+ if he chooses to compete and set records. Go for it, Don! We need the inspiration your performances generate.

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