83 years old (Born on May 01, 1942)
Happy Birthday, Charlie Aitken! The legend who tirelessly patrolled Aston Villa's defence from 1959 to 1976. It's said attackers feared your defensive prowess even more than the coach feared losing his halftime pie. From vintage tackles at Villa Park, to hoisting that glorious Football League Cup in '75—your legacy remains undefeated (much like an itchy woollen football shirt).Representing Scotland proudly over those memorable seasons of 1961-1962 must have been amazing; though rumour has it they called you up less for national pride and more because no opposing striker wanted nightmares facing you anymore!
Cheers today Charlie—you absolute defending icon!