Why this 93-year-old has not missed a single high school football game since 1946

Steve Young, 93, has not missed a single Antioch Community High School football game since 1946. He also attends virtually every school sporting event, from basketball to golf, and has no plans on stopping anytime soon. Steve Hartman has more in "On the Road."
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[@SubmachineOP]

When he passes away there HAS to be a statue built of him on the sidelines

[@wkmacs4738]

Don't wait, build it now! 😊

[@kythegoalie]

Don’t have the Dwayne wade people build it or he’ll look like rocky or something 😂

[@Dawn.7.4.22]

@@kythegoaliebro you did not 😭🙏

[@kythegoalie]

@@Dawn.7.4.22 😂

[@k1ng_chicken]

Absolutely! It’d be a great monument of history!

[@andrewthepokerchamp]

Bless this man. He'll be there even when kids own parents won't.

[@Voucher765]

Same, He also likely fought in WWII as part of the Greatest generation

[@thorkagemob1297]

Getting struck by lightning while on the stretcher is insane lmao what a tough dude

[@Wulfstan1938]

he was getting rebooted

[@micosstar]

oooohh

[@jakejohnson9827]

@@Wulfstan1938 nah his OG's picked up his reboot card and found the nearest van. W Friends

[@viacomsspy5439]

Like the jason revive animation from mortal kombat​@@Wulfstan1938

[@ericsilva-gomez2481]

Gotta make him a statue in the town

[@brandoncaldwell8661]

U NOT LYING

[@DavidN16792]

why? what did he achieve? grown man btw

[@linguisticman]

This man is SHARP. Regardless of age.

[@ADJLfanatic52]

Reminds me of my step dad who passed away last year (2023) at 93. He was as sharp as this guy and a WW2/Korea vet.

[@RC-tm8jo]

I agree. His mind still works so fast and he speaks as well as an adult of any age. I've seen only one other 90+ year old speak nearly this sharp, but perhaps ever so slightly slower when speaking than him.

[@ThomasTheDankEngine420er]

Better than joe biden

[@ThomasTheDankEngine420er]

Alot more sharp than sleepy joe

[@kenny87ification]

This gentleman is a 🕉️🕉️🕉️🕉️Hindu... That's the reason why his brain is so sharp.

[@flaccidwhitecoat]

Wow, 78 years, hope he graduates soon

[@TheKaoticivory]

The real story lol 😂

[@jakejohnson9827]

"93 year old still stuck in the past, can't even count his 1-2-3's" lmaooooo I'm kidding ofc

[@dominicbrogsdale3348]

​@@jakejohnson9827 LMBO I'm 37 bro and I got a buddy that hasn't made it out the 6th grade! 😭

[@seanleaf3165]

He's seen the entire community grow up. And I remember feeling bad for the kids whose parents that never showed up to their games. What a great guy.

[@charlespigg6319]

I'm just halfway through my 47th season. This is Steve's world; I just live in it.

[@oneironaut.indigo]

Nah you are better than that brother you aren’t worthless

[@oogrooq]

I had friend in high school whose parents never went to their games/events. I never understood that. Good for Steve, it's appreciated, I'm sure.

[@MrScrubby55]

Only makes sense if you have no kids at the game/marching band/cheerleading squad

[@ibraheemrao8434]

Parents who have kids in sports should go atleast 3 games per season.

[@MrScrubby55]

@@ibraheemrao8434 yeah but I'm saying if your kids aren't in extra curriculars then you don't have to go

[@shannonk.6528]

Thank you for doing this. It is so important for kids to have someone support them in their endeavors. You have filled in when parents could not or would not. God Bless you!

[@LifeFilms15]

I never cared if someone was there for me or not

[@xtrwombat4876]

Me neither. Guy is more committed to high school sports than his bible​@@LifeFilms15

[@buckeyehockey1979]

This is the kind of fans that mean the world to the teams. This man is here supporting them when their own parents aren't are can't be. Knowing someone cares can be all the difference for those kids.

[@SupermanHopkins]

Gotta love the spirit of community in this story. 😊

[@jonjahr3403]

It's interesting that he's such a big sports fan and he also has the same first and last name of one of the most talented QB's in NFL History.

[@karenrich9092]

I think it will be a sad day in Antioch when he passes.

[@Jebbie1976]

Bless his heart. What a precious soul.♥

[@dyerisdad]

Go. Steve. We love you

[@hsugraduation2103]

I admire this old man for his devotion.

[@hopemanley4358]

It's an honor to hear Steve Young's story, he's the father I never had. He's a good person.

[@jacobmeyers3446]

What a great guy!!!

[@608Audit]

Your not gonna live forever is wild to say😭

[@HampETX903]

I thought I was tripping news reporters be saying the wildest stuff sometimes 😂😂😂

[@Domino13334]

I think about how the world has changed around him since 1946, turning up at the same location over the decades.

[@littleferrhis]

Just how football has changed too.

[@d3fault1420]

bro is a super duper senior 💀

[@CarolLamon]

God bless him

[@alexandru5369]

He's a national treasure. Hope the high schools knows what it has with Steve

[@ssheeessh]

He likes kids saved you 3 minutes

[@staylucky4727]

Bless him. We need more people like him.

[@danebrown5917]

Great job, Steve!

[@winnmiller6012]

God Bless this gentleman...🤩🤩🤩😇.

[@Article_170]

This man deserves a statue. Please build it before he passes so he can see it!!!

[@paulcooper1046]

The man’s consistent if nothing else. Good for him.

[@MrJmb1996]

Ironic that his last name is Young.

[@nateplace415]

He may have already (not from Chicagoland, so I don't know), but if he hasn't I sincerely hope old matey gets to see Antioch win a state title.

[@swerve3031]

Check this guys hard drive. I mean, photo album. 😂

[@1805movie]

Now that's dedication.

[@zebrom7994]

The superest senior

[@DM5550Z]

What a gem. I hope he is commemorated for his consistent support of these folks.

[@themcadamsminute8494]

This is what it is all about, the ride of a community beats within its high school and the individuals within it. As a coach, I hope this inspires more to follow in his footsteps because most people do not realize how much these games mean to kids and all the work they have put in. And if no one from home can come watch, having someone cheer you on from the stands means the world to a young person.

[@sawyerhinck2471]

That’s wild

[@gabrieljewett4042]

This is a wholesome story but he’s the “peaked in high school” final boss

[@jamesm.3967]

Show up. It has value. 😊

[@BarnabyJones07]

This man really has nothing better to do

[@terrym5023]

Two AWESOME Steves. 🌝

[@Hunter-ux3jq]

Super senior final boss

[@rickpedia6724]

The town will be devasted when he passes. People WILL cry. Definition of good living, make people notice when you're NOT there.

[@kurtpunchesthings2411]

man Antioch High School should really rename their stadium after him and put up a big Statue of the guy

[@MelissaGood-c8t]

God Bless this Man

[@vernonbrowne-3826]

More power to him 😊😊😊

[@angelbzbzbmoralesb7527]

ultra super senior

[@NJGuy1973]

Then there's Giles Pellerin, who attended every game USC played from 1926, when he was a student there, to 1998, when he had cardiac arrest in his seat during a game and was pronounced dead in the Rose Bowl parking lot. When his streak started, only 4 teams currently in the NFL existed. When he died, it was Peyton Manning's rookie season.

[@curtisdavis8594]

Wow! Amazing attendance & support for students 😊❤

[@ConnorMyers-pz2bu]

Should be the head coach

[@CrazyAnimeGamer3]

Holy crap almost 80 years of not missing a game!!!!! Impressive!!!!!

[@theplacesigo4169]

I don't think "You're not going to live forever" is something that you say to a 93 year old. Really awesome story

[@SignalMan9292]

Dude needs to be made mascot of the school.

[@D9Beats]

When you have a mission, you will live for ages. This guy is a motivation

[@1Lexicon]

He lives for the game

[@jacksongatens2419]

Reminds me of my own grandad who turns 93 this year. He is stubborn as all hell but in a way that you know you can always rely on him.

[@TheRubiksPilot]

That first game that he misses will be so incredibly sad and heartbreaking

[@JOHNCENASUII]

Steve Young should meet Steve Young would be a great interaction 😅

[@rjlj89]

Thats dedication

[@nessqwuik]

just let it go bruh 🙏

[@daniellebelisle2446]

I love this man 🥹😭❤️

[@IkechiUkazu-qf8xc]

THIS is news!!! Thank you CBS!

[@brokeboidrako3131]

He’s been there since he was 15 in 1931…. Damn

[@Account-iv3qh]

He rizzing up em freshmen

[@TylerDurden-cu6iz]

Or this could just be wholesome man and he's not rizzing high school kids

[@donaldhenderson4748]

He could be a retired teacher or a coach supporting his high school

[@DeathAdder9000]

He’s there for the cheerleaders

[@Leminadee]

super senior of all time...

[@crackhead5137]

I salute you sir

[@Jeremiah-mk1xl]

God bless this man 🙏🙌❤

[@charredolive]

Him just standing in the way of all the players running on the field is sending me 😂😂

[@manukau5271]

Super senior

[@FamousSeamus23]

WOW!

[@BoopidKadoopid]

I’ve went to play against Antioch for sports games before, I like that Antioch has such a loyal community tbh.

[@morganrigsbee4274]

Definition of peaked in high school

[@Alex-f8r3v]

Dude peaked in high school

[@HappyKarl095]

He has the same name as 49ers quarterback legend Steve Young. That’s quite odd.

[@Hawkman1972-lb7jy]

That name combo is more common than 110 degree days in July in phoenix

[@BraydenGaard]

When he passes away His Ashes Needs to travel With the team so he Will never miss a game!

[@scubasteve6175]

That's actually a great idea if they'd be willing to do that would be crazy

[@loganmclarry]

They’ve got to name something in the school after him. He’s the ultimate fan.

[@thespcrewroy8716]

I've heard of peaking in high school, but I never realized it got this bad!

[@OrthodoxGT]

78 years here😂🤚 even tho i graduated i still go to the football games it brings back memories ,even flirt with the lil freshman to see if I still got game🤣🤣🤣

[@OttomagicCritic]

High School freshman or College?

[@brickfantv]

I knew I’d see a comment like this when I opened the video 😭

[@samsnodgrass3409]

Wholesome

[@tjlift22]

So sweet. Can you even imagine how many people would be at this man’s funeral one day?

[@obsidian2063]

Finally a wholesome news! 🙂

[@r0cky_2010]

kudos to this guy man he should have a spot in the high school hof

[@Tw1st3dDev]

Make a statue of him because that's COMMITMENT.

[@synnrYT]

Nobody was greeting him

[@theepumpkinman]

This, ladies and gentlemen, is what's know as a _legend_

[@COELACANTHofficial]

Bless him.

[@BallparkHunter]

He is younger than my father!

[@_marshaI_]

Super Senior

[@Quello25]

Bro PEAKED so hard in high school

[@heyyou5273]

Came here for this comment. I’m from an area that values provincial crap like this.

[@blllllllllllllllllllrlrlrl7059]

​@@heyyou5273 don't be so negative

[@twizzy2fusion527]

Steve 🏟️ game attendance #1

[@Mr_Huskky]

hit by lightning on the stretcher is wild😂

[@StewartLucrative]

🧢🧢🧢🧢

[@CarsonClaws]

Legend

[@donaldhenderson4748]

The amount of haters in the comments he’s just nothing but a sweet guy he might be a retired teacher and there are some parents who just don’t care about their kids at least he does

[@Kevin-jk8zb]

he forsure peaked in HS

[@Greg-o1q]

Ultimate Super Fan God Bless Him

[@arielperez3613]

I didn’t see a single one in my 4 years of HS

[@Stranger_In_The_Alps]

Bro shows up more than my dad

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Great for him!