Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on December 15, 1946)

Happy Birthday, Art Howe! From sliding into bases as a dependable infielder to calmly pacing the dugout while guiding MLB teams like Houston Astros, Oakland Athletics and New York Mets—you've truly managed to “steal” our baseball-loving hearts. Your iconic game-face made even post-game press conferences exciting (no small feat!).

We haven't forgotten your steady hand leading those unforgettable 'Moneyball' A's teams—a legacy forever etched in baseball folklore—proving once again that behind every great analytics story stands an awesome skipper named Art. Here's hoping this next inning of life brings you many more highlights—and fewer curveballs!