Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on June 30, 1943)

Happy birthday to the one and only Dieter Kottysch! It's not every day you meet someone who can say they punched their way through Munich in '72 all the way to Olympic gold. Rumor has it, opponents still duck instinctively whenever your name is mentioned.

Every year you're knocking out age gracefully with style worthy of a champion—but anyone considering candles on your cake should probably keep gloves handy, just in case! May this birthday be as legendary and memorable as that victorious moment when referee raised your hand high. Cheers for another round—this one's on us!