Blow Out the Candles -- October 1

Hall of Famer Rod Carew is celebrating his 66th birthday today.

 1968 Topps

"Hitting is an art, but not an exact science."

"The way they dress here (California), your head is always in the stands. All those bikinis, your eyes get tired."

Actor Tom Bosley was born in Chicago, Illinois on this date in 1927.

Of course, Tom is best known for his role as "Mr.C.", Howard Cunningham, on the 1970's sitcom, Happy Days.

Tom with Debbie Reynolds

Tom won a Tony in 1960 for his role as Fiorello in the Bock and Harnick musical, Fiorello.

Tom arguing with the ump during a game between the casts of Fiorello and West Side Story.