Let's make this birthday one to remember.

70 years old (Born on October 03, 1954)

Happy Birthday, Dennis Eckersley! May your day be filled with more joy than batters felt dread facing you in the ninth inning. From dominating hitters as a Red Sox starter to becoming an iconic closer for Oakland—your legendary mustache and pinpoint accuracy made baseball history unforgettable.

Your Cy Young Award-winning season and MVP honors still echo through stadiums today. Whether it was clinching saves or delivering witty commentary from the broadcast booth, you've always thrown strikes both on-field and off. Here's hoping this birthday is another perfect save opportunity: smooth delivery, flawless execution—and plenty of cake without errors!