Let's make this birthday one to remember.

53 years old (Born on November 27, 1971)

Happy birthday to the legendary Larry Allen! You spent fourteen seasons smashing opponents and making quarterbacks sleep well at night. Whether pancaking defensive linemen for Dallas or dominating defenders in San Francisco, your blocking was tougher than grandma’s fruitcake—and just as unforgettable.

It's a mystery how someone so fearsome on-field could have such timeless grace off it—maybe it's all those Pro Bowls (um…eleven!) you collected along the way? Today we salute an athlete whose relentless power still echoes through NFL history. Cheers to another year of greatness, laughter…and perhaps one more bench-press rep—we hear 700 pounds misses you dearly!