Blow Out the Candles January 26

"The Great One", Wayne Gretzky is celebrating his 51st birthday today.

1990-91 Bowman #143

1978

1980

October 12, 1981

Wayne with Cheryl Tiegs 1982

Interviewing Coffey and Messier

One of his four Championships

Coach Gretzky

Hall of Famer Frank Nighbor was born on this date in 1893.

Frank Nighbor was the very first winner of the Lady Byng trophy (1925) and the Hart Trophy (1926).

Hall of Famer (for broadcasting baseball, not playing it), Bob Uecker turns 77 today.

Bob has been calling Brewers games since 1971.

 Bob began is playing career in Milwaukee (1962-63)

Bob played for the Cardinals in 1964-65

Joe, Willie and Bob

Uecker spent as many seasons (6) as George Owens on Mr Belvidere  as he did as a player in the major leagues.

Happy Birthday to fellow blogger John Wroblewski aka Johngy of Johngy's Beat.

I don't know his age but I think he's pretty old. :)  

 John really needs to get out more, don't you think?