Floyd is back with the TOTS

Tucson Old Timers (TOTS)

60-and-over baseball

The oldest player to take the field for the 60-and-over Tucson Old Timers (TOTS) is back.

Floyd Lance, 91, received the "OK" from his physical therapist and his wife of 65 years, Irene, and played today for Team Blue at Udall Park.

Lance and Team Blue were the winners today over Team White 9-4 as third baseman Joe Opocensky went 4 for 4 and drove in three runs. Tim Tolson and Pigpen Price went 3 for 3 for Team White. Ron Petersen picked up the pitching victory and Price was saddled with the loss.

But the big story was the return of Lance.

"I'm glad to be back," Lance said. "But my days of playing first base are over. Can't afford another collision."

Floyd played in the outfield today and had just one ball hit to him. "It's different out there," said Lance, who was involved in a collision with a runner in a game in January and injured his shoulder.

At the plate today, Lance went 0 for 2, walked once and scored a run.

Way to go, Floyd!