Let's make this birthday one to remember.

75 years old (Born on October 16, 1949)

Happy Birthday, Don Hood! From your debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 1973 to mastering both starting and relieving roles on the mound, you've always pitched life's curveballs with style. With a lifetime ERA of 3.79, you proved that lefties don't just throw differently—they pitch memorably!

Whether baffling batters or keeping teammates laughing in the dugout, your versatility made every inning entertaining. Today we celebrate not only those clutch strikeouts but also all those times you reminded us baseball is best enjoyed when taken lightly—especially from a southpaw's perspective! Here's wishing you another year filled with joy and laughter off-field too!