Happy birthday! Bobby Doerr turns 106 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on April 7, 2024

The iconic and legendary athlete turns 106 on Sunday, Apr. 7, 2024.

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Bobby Doerr is celebrating his 106th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Bobby Doerr has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 106th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Doerr, a cultural icon

Born Robert Pershing Doerr in Los Angeles on April 7, 1918, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Doerr's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Bobby hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bobby Doerr as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 106.

Happy Birthday, Bobby, you're the best!