Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on October 01, 1945)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Rod Carew! Your smooth swing and incredible batting skills made you a seven-time American League batting champion, an 18-time All-Star, and earned you membership in baseball's elite 3,000-hit club. Watching your graceful approach at the plate was poetry in motion—truly timeless.

Beyond stats and accolades, you've inspired generations with your resilience off the field as well. From overcoming challenges to mentoring young players today, you're still hitting home runs when it comes to class and character. Here's wishing you another year filled with joy—and maybe even more hits (at least metaphorically)!