Let's make this birthday one to remember.

82 years old (Born on July 04, 1942)

Happy Birthday, Hal Lanier! You may not have hit many home runs, but your glove was pure gold. Giants and Yankees fans still recall how you turned double plays smoother than a jazz saxophonist—effortlessly cool and always reliable.

Sure, the batting average wasn't legendary—but hey, who needs power hitting when you've got style? Your defensive wizardry made pitchers smile and hitters groan. Here's to celebrating another year of slick fielding memories that never fade away. May your birthday be filled with more hits than you ever had at bat—and that's saying something special! Cheers to you!