Let's make this birthday one to remember.

72 years old (Born on October 31, 1952)

Happy Birthday, Joe West! May your day be filled with fewer arguments than a Yankees-Red Sox game and more joy than calling a perfect strike three in the bottom of the ninth. You've officiated five World Series between 1992 and 2012, proving you're as timeless as baseball itself—though some managers might argue you've been around even longer!

Here's to you, Cowboy Joe: may your celebrations be free from instant replay reviews and full of laughter louder than any stadium crowd. Keep calling 'em like you see 'em—after all these years, you're still safe at home plate!