Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on June 12, 1974)

Happy Birthday, Hideki Matsui! May your day be filled with more joy than Yankee Stadium after your epic 2009 World Series MVP performance. Your legendary swing and clutch hits still echo in the hearts of baseball fans everywhere—especially pitchers who probably still have nightmares about facing "Godzilla."

From Japan to New York, you've conquered stadiums and captured championships with grace and power. Even though you're retired now, we bet you could step up today and send one flying over the fence just for old times' sake. Here's wishing you a birthday as timeless as your unforgettable home runs!