Let's make this birthday one to remember.

36 years old (Born on January 07, 1990)

Happy Birthday, Michael Sam! From dominating the field at Mizzou to making history as the NFL's first openly gay player drafted by your hometown St. Louis Rams, you've always tackled life head-on—literally and figuratively. Your courage inspired countless others to embrace their true selves.

Here's hoping your birthday is filled with laughter, joy, and fewer tackles than you're used to (unless it's cake-related). Keep breaking barriers and inspiring us all; after all these years, you still know how to make headlines for all the right reasons. Cheers to another year of greatness both on—and off—the field!