Blow Out the Candles May 9

First ballot Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is celebrating his 52nd birthday today.

1983 Topps #482

Career highlights and awards

15× All-Star (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990,1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998,1999)
5×  Gold Glove Award winner (1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991)
7× Silver Slugger Award winner (1984, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1994, 1995, 1997)
8× NL batting title (1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997)
1999 Roberto Clemente Award
1998 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1995 Branch Rickey Award
San Diego Padres #19 retired

Two of the greatest hitters who ever lived. 

Gwynn and Son

If you wanted to make a Mount Rushmore of modern day baseball you could do worse than starting with these two guys.

Steve Yzerman is celebrating his 47th birthday today.

 Yzerman spent his entire career with the Wings, leading the team to three Stanley Cup Championships.

Steve was the Wings captain for a record 19 seasons.

Yzerman was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009.

Singer/songwriter Billy Joel is celebrating his 63rd birthday today.