Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on January 31, 1947)

Happy Birthday, Nolan Ryan! You're the only guy who could throw a fastball faster than most people can blink. Seven no-hitters and over 5,700 strikeouts—seriously? Most pitchers dream of just one; you made it look routine.

Even though you've retired from pitching heat on the mound, your legendary toughness still inspires us all (Robin Ventura probably agrees!). Here's hoping this birthday is as epic as that famous headlock moment or any of those countless times batters walked away shaking their heads in disbelief. Keep throwing strikes at life—you've clearly mastered how to age without losing velocity!