Blow Out the Candles February 27

John Wockenfuss is celebrating his 64th birthday today.

1985 Donruss #549

 Johnny at a West Michigan Whitecaps game in 2009

"Problem with [John] Wockenfuss getting on base is that it takes three doubles to score him." ~ Sparky Anderson, the great Detroit manager.

Lakers Hall of Fame forward James Worthy is celebrating his 52nd birthday today.

Worthy driving on Danny Ainge, June 26, 1986

 June 5, 1989

Kareem, James and Magic

Career highlights and awards

3× NBA champion (1985, 1987–1988)
NBA Finals MVP (1988)
7× NBA All-Star (1986–1992)
2× All-NBA Third Team (1990–1991)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (1983)
NCAA champion (1982)
NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1982)
Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (1982)
NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
Los Angeles Lakers #42 retired

Actress Elizabeth Taylor was born in Hampstead Garden Suburg, London, England on this date in 1932.  So often referred to as the most beautiful woman in the world, it's hard to pick just one great photo so here are a bunch.