Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on June 28, 1975)

Happy Birthday, Richard Hidalgo! You swung hard and conquered Houston hearts—remember those rockets you launched at Minute Maid Park? Fans still share tales of your mighty bat that rattled walls from Texas to wherever pitchers hid in fear.

Though the Rangers got a quick taste before retirement called, Astros fans continue reminiscing about your incredible 44-homer season back in '00. Today we celebrate another year as exciting as stealing home runs off opponents' gloves—may life pitch nothing but hanging curves into whatever field you're playing now. Swing big on this day; cake calories never count for legendary outfielders!