Let's make this birthday one to remember.

70 years old (Born on July 26, 1954)

Happy birthday to the legendary Vitas Gerulaitis, whose charisma and flair on court made tennis unforgettable! Who could forget your epic 1977 Australian Open victory or that famous quote after finally beating Jimmy Connors: "Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row!" Your humor was as sharp as your volley.

Off-court, you lived life at full speed—fast cars, glamorous parties—and always with style. Though you're no longer here due to an unfortunate twist of fate involving a faulty pool heater (seriously?), we celebrate today remembering how brightly you shined both inside and outside the lines. Cheers forever, champ!