Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on September 02, 1982)

Happy Birthday, Dan Connolly! The man who made offensive linemen everywhere proud by rumbling 71 yards on a kickoff return—still the longest ever by an NFL lineman. Watching you sprint downfield was like seeing a refrigerator roll downhill: unstoppable, unforgettable, and oddly graceful. Madden's Most Valuable Protectors Award in 2011 was just icing on your legendary cake.

Here's hoping your birthday is as epic as that iconic run against Green Bay. May you celebrate with fewer tackles and more cake slices today—after all, you've earned it! Cheers to another year of greatness both on and off the field!