Madison-area men over 55 have banded together for the past seven years to take part in the Greater Madison Senior Softball League (GMSSL), sponsored by Smart Motors. Starting May 3rd, games run throughout the summer, taking place every Wednesday and Thursday at Middleton’s Bowling Green Recreation Center.

Last year, some 200 senior men took to the ball diamond in a league where the average age was 67-years-old, and even more are expected for the 2017 season as outreach to surrounding communities has increased. And although it’s intended to be fun and recreational, it’s still a compe...