Let's make this birthday one to remember.

82 years old (Born on December 23, 1942)

Happy Birthday, Jerry Koosman! You pitched your way into baseball history alongside Tom Seaver, giving Mets fans the miracle of 1969. Your legendary left arm helped turn underdogs into champions—proving once and for all that miracles do happen (especially in Queens).

Even today, we celebrate how you baffled batters with ease and style. While others might age like fine wine or vintage cheese—you've aged like a classic World Series highlight reel: timelessly awesome.

Here's to another year filled with laughter, joy—and hopefully fewer curveballs than you threw at hitters back in '69! Happy birthday to a true legend.