what age was martin luther king when he was admitted
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. and His Mentors: A Message for America Today If it was not for Benjamin Mays... Benjamin Mays was the president of Morehouse College in Atlanta when he met Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1944, Martin Luther King was admitted to the college at age 15. Mays became so close to Martin Luther King, Jr., that later in life he referred to King âas a sonâ and would go on to deliver the eulogy at Kingâs funeral. Being the son of slaves gave Mays the drive to succeed and continue to strive in higher education.