Let's make this birthday one to remember.

69 years old (Born on June 17, 1955)

Happy Birthday, David Walsh! Another year older, yet your pen remains sharper than ever—still scoring more hits than the athletes you write about. Your trophy cabinet must be overflowing by now; multiple Irish and UK Sportswriter of the Year awards and that prestigious 2013 Barclay's Lifetime Achievement Award—quite impressive for someone who spends most days chasing stories rather than medals!

Here's hoping your birthday is filled with fewer deadlines and more punchlines. May your wit remain timeless, your insights legendary, and may you continue to inspire us all with every word you write. Cheers to another fantastic chapter ahead!