Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on December 19, 1975)

Happy birthday, Russell Branyan! With a swing as mighty and timeless as your legend itself, you've surely left countless baseballs still orbiting in outer space. Fourteen seasons of launching moonshots made us wonder if NASA ever considered tracking you over asteroids.

Every fan recalls those thrilling six years with Cleveland when third base became prime real estate for back-row souvenirs thanks to your colossal power swings. Whether at first or roaming left field chasing fly balls (almost like apologizing personally to fans whose drinks spilled), the game was more vivid each time you stepped up. Here's wishing another year that's truly outta-the-park great!