Let's make this birthday one to remember.

63 years old (Born on December 13, 1961)

Happy Birthday, Gary Zimmerman! You spent your career protecting quarterbacks from defensive linemen who were bigger than refrigerators and faster than sports cars. Your legendary blocking skills made you a Hall of Fame tackle for both the Vikings and Broncos—proving that purple or orange jerseys didn't matter; defenders still bounced off like ping-pong balls.

From Minnesota's Metrodome to Denver’s Mile High Stadium, you've left countless pass rushers frustrated—and probably sore—in your wake. Today we celebrate not just another year older but also those unforgettable Sundays when opponents learned firsthand: nobody messes with Zimmerman's quarterback!

Enjoy your day—you've certainly earned it!