81 years old (Born on April 23, 1943)
Happy Birthday, Gail Goodrich! You might have retired your sneakers long ago, but Lakers fans still celebrate that legendary 1972 championship run. Your smooth jump shot and clutch plays made opponents dizzy—rumor has it some defenders are still trying to catch their breath!From lighting up the scoreboard in Phoenix to jazzing things up in New Orleans, you've always been a class act on and off the court. Today we toast you—not just for those unforgettable moments of basketball brilliance—but also because you're proof that greatness never goes out of style (even if short shorts thankfully did). Cheers!