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Albert Gaskill is amazing. Born October 10, 1910, in Beaufort, he will turn 93 this fall. He is still playing tennis and is on the scene of local junior tournaments and high school matches to cheer on young players. He had three goals as a youth playing tennis on the old basketball court in Beaufort: 1) go to UNC, 2) have a wife and family, and 3) join a service club, like Rotary. He achieved all three and more. He got an accounting degree from UNC in 1943, served on the faculty there for six years, and then taught at Campbell College for 12 years. He served as a public accountant until 1977, when he became a self-described "tennis bum." He has played in tennis tournaments from Boston to Florida up until this year. Albert attributes his longevity and good health to good eating habits and taking care of himself. He doesn't drink or smoke, eats tons of vegetables, walks, plays tennis and stays active. He also tries to do at least one good deed every day and encourages and inspires many young tennis players. I think he is a great role model. Sarah Holt Forman |
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