Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on August 20, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Jerry Punch! Whether you're diagnosing a tricky medical case or dissecting the final lap at Daytona, you've always had the perfect prescription for excitement. Your voice has become synonymous with thrilling finishes and unforgettable touchdowns—proving that your bedside manner is just as good trackside.

From Wake Forest med school to ESPN's broadcast booth, you've seamlessly transitioned from saving lives to saving viewers from boredom. Thanks for keeping our pulses racing during every college football showdown and NASCAR thriller. Here's wishing you another year filled with memorable calls—and hopefully fewer emergency room visits!

Cheers to you, Doc!