70 years old (Born on August 14, 1954)
Happy Birthday to the legendary Mark "The Bird" Fidrych! Your rookie season in 1976 was nothing short of magical—leading MLB with an incredible ERA, earning Rookie of the Year honors, and charming fans everywhere by talking to baseballs. Who knew a pitcher could be both dominant on the mound and hilarious at heart?Though injuries shortened your career far too soon, you've left us timeless memories that still make Tigers fans smile today. On this special day, may you celebrate like it's '76 again: chatting up baseballs and dazzling everyone around you!
Cheers to another year flying high!