Let's make this birthday one to remember.

85 years old (Born on November 24, 1939)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Jim Northrup, whose bat in '68 made pitchers reconsider their choice of careers! Who could forget your incredible grand slam that propelled our beloved Tigers toward World Series glory—turning St. Louis pitching aces into nervous wrecks? Your clutch hits became folklore faster than anyone could round second base.

Even now, generations later, baseball fans reminisce with smiles about your timely triples and dazzling drives at Comerica Park gatherings. Here's hoping today's celebration packs as much excitement and joy as you gave Detroit fans throughout your stellar career—and that someone brings cake worthy of a true slugger!