Blow Out the Candles February 27

John Wockenfuss is celebrating his 63rd 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 51st birthday today.

Worthy driving on Danny Ainge, June 26, 1986

 June 5, 1989

Kareem, James and Magic

James Worthy's accomplishments

3× NBA Champion (1985, 1987, 1988)
7× All-Star (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991,1992)
1× NBA Finals MVP (1988)
2× All-NBA Third Team Selection (1990–1991)
1983 NBA All-Rookie Team
NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
1× NCAA Men's Basketball Champion (1982)
1× NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player (1982)

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.